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
Equipment
Cocktail shaker, Strainer, Jigger, Shot glass
Serving tip
Serve it right after mixing so the salty or spicy finish stays bright and direct.
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
- 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/4 oz heavy cream
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
How to make it
- Shake with ice until thoroughly chilled and silky.
- 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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