There’s something nostalgic about mint and chocolate — it remembers dessert, but this drink has grown up. The Midnight Mint Martini is a clear, cocktail-forward nod to the classic Grasshopper, stripped of cream and sweet excess. Cool mint leads, chocolate follows softly, and vodka keeps it crisp and unapologetically grown-up. It’s the kind of drink you pour late — when the lights are low, the music is familiar, and dessert feels optional.
Midnight Mint Martini
A clear, modern Grasshopper—cool as moonlight, with a whisper of chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Green Crème de Menthe
- 1 oz White Crème de Cacao
- 1 oz Vodka
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice (for balance, not citrus-forward)
- Ice
Method
Shake all ingredients with ice until well chilled.
Strain into a frosted coupe or martini glass.
Garnish
- A single mint leaf, gently slapped
or - A fine dusting of grated dark chocolate on one side of the rim
Tasting Notes
Clean mint up front, silky chocolate through the middle, and a crisp, dry finish.
Think après-dinner martini… not dessert.
Optional Variations
- After-Dark Version: Swap vodka for chocolate vodka
- Brighter Coastline: Add a lemon twist instead of mint
- Holiday Edit: Rim glass lightly with crushed peppermint sugar
The night was quiet, the kind that asks for one last drink. Mint arrives first — cool and familiar — followed by a whisper of chocolate that never overstays. Clear, crisp, and unapologetically grown-up, the Midnight Mint Martini is what happens when dessert steps aside and the cocktail takes the lead.
🌿 Green Velvet After Dark
A silky, mint-chocolate classic with a modern, dairy free, plant-based twist. Grasshopper with old-Hollywood elegance
There’s something undeniably nostalgic about a Grasshopper — minty, creamy, and just indulgent enough to feel like a treat. Green Velvet After Dark keeps that familiar comfort but softens it into something more refined. Cool mint leads the sip, followed by a gentle wash of chocolate that never overwhelms, finishing smooth and velvety thanks to a dairy-free cream that surprises in the best way. It’s rich without being heavy, nostalgic without feeling dated — the kind of cocktail meant for late evenings when dessert feels optional and the night doesn’t need to end just yet.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Green Crème de Menthe
- 1 oz White Crème de Cacao
- 1½ oz Silk Dairy-Free Heavy Whipping Cream
- Ice
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake hard for 15–20 seconds to achieve a lush, creamy texture.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Garnish
- Fine dark chocolate shavings
- or a single mint leaf centered on the foam
Tasting Notes
Cool mint opens the sip, chocolate follows softly, and the finish is rich without being heavy. Familiar, comforting, and just grown-up enough to feel indulgent.
Optional Variations
- Extra Lush: Add ½ oz vodka for a slightly firmer finish
- Peppermint Night: Replace ¼ oz crème de menthe with peppermint liqueur
- Mocha Velvet: Dust with cocoa instead of chocolate shavings
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