Menthe Verte Spearmint Liqueur 700ML

Menthe Verte Spearmint Liqueur 700ML is a French spearmint liqueur bottled at 20% ABV (40 proof) in a 700ml format. Distinguished by its vivid green color and pronounced spearmint character, this liqueur sits in the classic crème de menthe verte tradition that has anchored French liqueur production for generations.

Quick Facts: ABV: 20%  |  Origin: France  |  Style: Spearmint Liqueur (Menthe Verte)  |  Size: 700ml

Production & Heritage

France has long been the spiritual home of mint liqueurs, with the crème de menthe category tracing its roots to 19th-century Parisian liqueur houses. Menthe Verte — literally "green mint" — follows the traditional approach of macerating or distilling spearmint leaves and blending the resulting extract with sugar syrup and neutral spirit. The characteristic emerald-green hue signals a menthe verte style, as opposed to the colorless menthe blanche variant; the green color is typically achieved through natural or added coloring to visually reinforce the mint identity. At 20% ABV, this expression falls in the standard range for sweetened mint liqueurs, balancing sugar content against alcoholic warmth.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Immediate, cooling spearmint rushes forward, followed by a gentle sweetness reminiscent of fresh mint leaves just crushed between the fingers. A subtle herbal undertone lingers beneath the dominant mint.

Taste: The palate opens bright and sweet with concentrated spearmint, more herbal and rounded than the sharper peppermint found in menthe blanche expressions. Mid-palate, the sugar component rounds out the mint's natural bite, creating a smooth, almost syrupy texture. A mild warmth from the spirit base emerges toward the back of the tongue.

Finish: Medium in length with a clean, cooling sensation that slowly fades. The spearmint lingers without turning bitter, leaving a refreshing aftertaste well-suited to digestif service.

How to Drink Menthe Verte

Served chilled and neat in a small cordial glass, Menthe Verte functions as a classic after-dinner digestif, its cooling sweetness a natural palate cleanser. It also performs exceptionally well in cocktails. A Grasshopper — equal parts menthe verte, crème de cacao, and heavy cream — is the definitive showcase for this liqueur's rich spearmint flavor. A Stinger, built with cognac and menthe verte, provides a more spirit-forward option where the mint plays a supporting, bracing role. For a simple long drink, a Menthe et Soda — menthe verte topped with sparkling water and garnished with fresh mint — highlights the liqueur's refreshing character in warm weather.

Best For

• Building a home cocktail bar with essential liqueur categories covered
• After-dinner digestif service following rich or heavy meals
• Adding mint flavor to desserts, pastries, and confections in culinary applications
• Hosting retro-themed cocktail parties featuring classic recipes like the Grasshopper

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Menthe Verte taste like? Menthe Verte delivers a bright, sweet spearmint flavor with herbal undertones and a smooth, cooling finish — think fresh mint leaves blended with sugar rather than the sharp menthol punch of peppermint liqueurs.

How does Menthe Verte compare to Get 27? Get 27 (Pippermint Get) is a peppermint-based French liqueur bottled at 21% ABV with a noticeably sharper, more menthol-driven profile, while Menthe Verte leans into softer, more herbaceous spearmint and sits at 20% ABV — the choice between them largely depends on whether a cocktail or serve calls for aggressive menthol or gentler garden-mint flavor.

Is Menthe Verte good for cocktails? Menthe Verte is one of the essential cocktail liqueurs, required by name in classics like the Grasshopper, Stinger, and various layered shooters where its vivid green color and spearmint sweetness both contribute to the drink.

Where is Menthe Verte made? Menthe Verte is produced in France, a country with a deep heritage of mint liqueur production dating to the 1800s when Parisian distillers first popularized crème de menthe as an after-dinner cordial.

What foods pair well with Menthe Verte? Dark chocolate desserts benefit from the mint's cooling contrast; lamb dishes echo the classic lamb-and-mint pairing; fresh fruit salads gain aromatic complexity from a small drizzle; vanilla ice cream becomes an instant dessert when topped with a pour; and rich cheesecake is cut neatly by the spearmint's brightness.

What sizes does Menthe Verte come in? The standard available format is a 700ml bottle.

Is Menthe Verte worth the price? Menthe Verte positions as an accessible, everyday mint liqueur — it sits in the value-to-mid tier of the crème de menthe category, making it a practical choice for both cocktail mixing and occasional sipping without a significant investment.

Why Menthe Verte?

French-made mint liqueurs set the global standard for the category, and Menthe Verte carries that lineage at a straightforward 20% ABV that balances sweetness, mint intensity, and drinkability. Its spearmint base distinguishes it from the more common peppermint-forward expressions, delivering a softer, more herbaceous character that works across cocktails, culinary uses, and neat digestif service. For anyone building a well-rounded bar or looking to make a proper Grasshopper, a credible menthe verte is non-negotiable — and this French bottling fills that role directly. The 700ml format provides ample volume given that mint liqueurs are typically used in measured pours rather than consumed quickly.