Cask & Kettle Mint Patty Coffee 200ML

Cask & Kettle Mint Patty Coffee 200ML is a 75-proof (37% ABV) vodka-based coffee cocktail packaged in a single-serve 200ml pod designed for instant preparation. Earning a B+ rating from Good Spirits News, this expression delivers a distinctive intersection of peppermint, dark chocolate, and dark roast coffee in a format unlike anything else on the spirits market.

Quick Facts: ABV: 37% (75 Proof)  |  Origin: Michigan, USA  |  Vodka-Based Coffee Cocktail  |  Blended by: Temperance Distilling

Production & Heritage

Cask & Kettle is produced by Après Beverages, Inc., headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan. The liquid blend—vodka, coffee, mint, natural flavors, and caramel color—was developed in partnership with Temperance Distilling in Temperance, Michigan. Each pod is Keurig-compatible in size but functions differently from a traditional K-Cup: the lid peels off to reveal a pre-mixed, ready-to-pour liquid cocktail rather than brewable grounds. All Cask & Kettle pods are decaffeinated and gluten-free, and the packaging is made from 100% recyclable material. The concept stands alone as the only alcoholic cocktail delivered in this single-serve pod format.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: An intensely minty first impression, closely reminiscent of a peppermint patty candy. Behind the mint, subtle notes of dark chocolate and roasted coffee emerge, creating a dessert-like aromatic profile.

Taste: The palate opens with bright, crisp peppermint that recalls a toned-down peppermint schnapps, despite being vodka-based. Mid-palate, dark roast coffee grounds the sweetness while a ribbon of chocolate syrup adds moderate sugary richness without becoming cloying. The vodka backbone provides a moderate, warming boozy presence throughout.

Finish: Medium in length with a minty warmth that lingers alongside fading cocoa. The finish is clean and slightly dry, letting the coffee and peppermint dissipate at an even pace.

How to Drink Mint Patty Coffee

Peel the lid off the pod and pour the contents directly into a mug—no brewing or mixing required. Serve at room temperature or gently warmed for a cozy hot cocktail experience. For a Peppermint White Russian, combine the pod contents with cream over ice, as the existing coffee and mint components replace both Kahlúa and peppermint schnapps. In a Mint Mocha Martini, shake the pod contents with ice and a splash of half-and-half for a chilled dessert cocktail with built-in complexity. For a Spiked Mint Hot Chocolate, stir the contents into warmed milk or oat milk to amplify the chocolate notes and soften the mint into a rich after-dinner drink.

Best For

• An after-dinner digestif when a full cocktail setup is impractical
• Bringing to a cabin weekend or camping trip where bar tools are unavailable
• Gifting to someone who enjoys dessert-flavored spirits or novelty cocktail formats
• Warming up on a winter evening with a ready-made spiked coffee

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mint Patty Coffee taste like? It tastes like a cross between a Thin Mint cookie and a York Peppermint Patty, layered over dark roast coffee with a moderate vodka warmth. The mint is the dominant note, followed by dark chocolate and a touch of sugary sweetness that stays balanced.

How does Mint Patty Coffee compare to mixing your own mint coffee cocktail? A traditional mint coffee cocktail requires separate bottles of peppermint schnapps, coffee liqueur, and often vodka, while this pod delivers a pre-blended version at 75 proof in a single 200ml serving. The tradeoff is less control over sweetness and strength, but the convenience factor is unmatched for a ready-to-pour format.

Is Mint Patty Coffee good for sipping on its own? Yes—the pod is designed as a complete, standalone cocktail that requires no additional ingredients, though adding warm milk or cream rounds out the body for those who find it a touch thin straight from the pod.

Where is Mint Patty Coffee made? It is blended by Temperance Distilling in Temperance, Michigan, under the direction of Après Beverages, Inc., which is headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan.

What foods pair well with Mint Patty Coffee? Dark chocolate truffles amplify the cocoa undertones. Brownies or chocolate lava cake echo the dessert character. Vanilla bean ice cream provides a cooling contrast to the mint heat. Biscotti adds a crunchy, toasted counterpoint to the coffee base. Candied pecans bring a nutty sweetness that bridges the mint and chocolate notes.

What sizes does Mint Patty Coffee come in? Cask & Kettle Mint Patty Coffee is available in a 200ml single-serve pod format.

Is Mint Patty Coffee worth the price? It positions as a novelty convenience product rather than a traditional spirits purchase—its value lies in the single-serve, no-tools-needed format and the uniqueness of being the only Keurig-style alcoholic coffee pod available. For those who prize convenience and portability, the format justifies its place in the ready-to-drink category.

Why Mint Patty Coffee?

No other product on the market delivers a fully mixed, 75-proof cocktail in a single-serve pod format—that alone gives Cask & Kettle Mint Patty Coffee a category of its own. The B+ rating from Good Spirits News confirms that the liquid inside holds up beyond the novelty of the packaging. The decaffeinated, gluten-free formula broadens its appeal to drinkers with dietary considerations who still want a dessert-forward spirit experience. For anyone seeking a genuinely portable mint-chocolate coffee cocktail that requires nothing more than peeling a lid, this expression delivers exactly that with zero compromise on proof.