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Peppermint Patty

From The Bartender's Black Book, for About.com

Old-fashioned Glass

Glass Guide- Old-fashioned Glass

There are two different ways to make this drink, it is a matter of preference and which liqueurs you have in stock. Both versions end up tasting like an old fashioned Peppermint Patty filled with a soothing blend of peppermint and chocolate. This can also be made as a shooter.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz white crème de cacao
  • 1 oz white crème de menthe
  • OR
  • 1 oz peppermint schnapps
  • 1 oz dark crème de cacao
  • 2 oz cream

Preparation:

Version 1:
  1. Pour the crème de cacao and crème de menthe in an ice-filled old-fashioned glass.
  2. Stir.

Version 2:

  1. Pour the peppermint schnapps, crème de cacao and cream in an ice-filled old-fashioned glass.
  2. Shake by placing a mixing tin over the glass and giving it one or two good shakes.
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