Mint Count served in a shot glass

3 minutes • Shot glass

Mint Count

Mint Count leans on peppermint and heavy cream with a neat lift from sweetness.

A concise home-bar shot with enough personality to earn a spot in a record-worthy recipe archive.

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Detailed description

Mint Count is a spicy and savory shots built around vodka. Mint Count leans on peppermint and heavy cream with a neat lift from sweetness.

The build centers on 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps, 1/2 oz vodka, 1/4 oz heavy cream, and 1/4 oz simple syrup. In the glass, a concise home-bar shot with enough personality to earn a spot in a record-worthy recipe archive.

It comes together in 3 minutes and is served in a shot glass. Serve it right after mixing so the salty or spicy finish stays bright and direct.

Home bar notes

Prep time

3 minutes

Glassware

Shot glass

Serving tip

Serve it right after mixing so the salty or spicy finish stays bright and direct.

How to make it

  1. Shake with ice until thoroughly chilled and silky.
  2. Then strain into a shot glass.

Why this one works

A concise home-bar shot with enough personality to earn a spot in a record-worthy recipe archive.

Make it your own

Salt, spice, or brine can take over fast, so make small adjustments and retaste before scaling it for a group.

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