White Crème de Menthe substitutes
The closest substitute for White Crème de Menthe is Green Crème de Menthe, which works and barely changes the drink. Same flavour, green colour. In a pinch, use Rumple Minze.
What to use instead of White Crème de Menthe
| Substitute | How much | Strength | Typical drink |
|---|---|---|---|
Green Crème de MentheAlmost the same Same flavour, green colour. Same amount | Same amount | 21–30% ABV | About the same |
Rumple MinzeLast resort Much stronger, so use half. Use half the amount | Use half the amount | 50% ABV | +5 points |
Almost the same: most people won’t notice. Works, tastes different: still a good drink, just a different one. Last resort: better than skipping the drink. Typical drink: the usual change in ABV, in percentage points, across the drinks below.
Swap it in your drink
Pick a substitute to see how much to pour in each drink with White Crème de Menthe, how strong the drink ends up and when to adjust the sugar.
- Midnight Stinger
7.5ml (¼ oz) White Crème de Menthe → 7.5ml (¼ oz) Green Crème de Menthe
Same strength
- Stinger
20ml (⅔ oz) White Crème de Menthe → 20ml (⅔ oz) Green Crème de Menthe
Same strength
How they compare
| Property | White Crème de Menthe | Green Crème de Menthe |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | 24–30% ABV | 21–30% ABV |
| Taste | Sweet mint, Cooling, Peppermint, Syrupy | Sweet mint, Cooling, Candy-like, Smooth |
| Aroma | Intense mint, Peppermint, Cool, Sweet | Peppermint, Spearmint, Cool, Sweet |
| Finish | Cool, Sweet, Lingering mint | Cool, Sweet, Refreshing |
Already have one of these?
If you have Giffard Menthe-Pastille, Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe or De Kuyper Crème de Menthe, you don't need a substitute: they are all White Crème de Menthe. How they differ
What is White Crème de Menthe?
White crème de menthe is a clear, intensely minty liqueur used in Stingers and grasshoppers. The white version allows use without adding green color.
Questions about White Crème de Menthe substitutes
What is the best substitute for White Crème de Menthe?
Green Crème de Menthe is the closest substitute for White Crème de Menthe and barely changes the drink. Same flavour, green colour. Use the same amount.
What can I use instead of White Crème de Menthe in a Stinger?
Green Crème de Menthe: swap 20ml (⅔ oz) of White Crème de Menthe for 20ml (⅔ oz) of Green Crème de Menthe.
How much Rumple Minze do I use instead of White Crème de Menthe?
Use half the amount: 30 ml (1 oz) of White Crème de Menthe becomes 15 ml of Rumple Minze.
Which White Crème de Menthe brands can I use?
If you have Giffard Menthe-Pastille, Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe or De Kuyper Crème de Menthe, you don't need a substitute: they are all White Crème de Menthe. They differ in style and price, not in how you use them.
Does Green Crème de Menthe instead of White Crème de Menthe change how strong the drink is?
Barely. In the 2 drinks on this page that use White Crème de Menthe, Green Crème de Menthe changes the strength by less than one percentage point.
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