National Creme de Menthe Day

Categories:: Food & Beverage
Tags:: Beverage Drinking Liquor
Where:: United States
Date change rule:: Every September 15
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National Creme de Menthe Day refreshes palates every September 15. This sweet, mint-flavored liqueur, available in green and white varieties, is a versatile ingredient for cocktails and desserts. Mix up a classic Grasshopper, experiment with a Stinger, or infuse your baked goods with a cool, minty twist.

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Expected National Creme de Menthe Day Deals

While we await official 2027 promotions, history shows that National Creme de Menthe Day inspires a wave of refreshing deals. Expect liquor retailers like Total Wine & More and BevMo! to feature sales on crème de menthe brands, alongside cocktail mixers and glassware. Bars and restaurants, including chains like Applebee’s and independent craft cocktail lounges, often roll out limited-time mint-themed drink specials. Dessert shops and bakeries, such as Cold Stone Creamery and local patisseries, might offer mint chocolate chip ice cream or crème de menthe-infused pastries. Even grocery stores like Kroger and Whole Foods could highlight ingredients for homemade mint desserts. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as September 15 approaches.

Platform Guide for National Creme de Menthe Day

TikTok

Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #CremeDeMentheDay. Film a quick tutorial for a classic mint cocktail or a unique dessert.

Instagram

Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #CremeDeMenthe. Share visually appealing photos of your green or white crème de menthe creations.

Facebook

Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #NationalCremeDeMentheDay. Post your favorite crème de menthe recipes.

National Creme de Menthe Day Hero

Émile Giffard

Émile Giffard was a French pharmacist who, in 1885, developed a clear, white mint liqueur to relieve stomach ailments. This innovative creation, made from distilled peppermint, eventually evolved into the popular Crème de Menthe. His work laid the foundation for one of the world's most recognizable and versatile liqueurs, still enjoyed in cocktails and desserts today.

History of National Creme de Menthe Day

Creme de Menthe Day widely celebrates this cool liqueur that is a great addition to many cocktails and desserts. Back in the day, the liqueurs were actually tonics and curing potions. That’s how crème de menthe came into existence. A French pharmacist by the name of Emile Giffard was studying the cooling and digestive qualities of mint. This led him to develop a recipe for crème de menthe in 1885.

Crème de menthe is actually sweet and involves steeping dried peppermint or Corsican mint leaves in grain alcohol for weeks. The leaves are what give it its green color. After this, it undergoes filtration and sugar is added. When it is extracted, it does not have any color and this is known as white crème de menthe. Both varieties have a similar flavor profile and can be used interchangeably in recipes. It can be used for several purposes such as a post-dinner drink, added to cocktails, food recipes, and more. The most popular usage of this liqueur is in the cocktails Stringer and Grasshopper, which emerged between the 1890s to 1910s.

Crème de menthe has been featured in pop culture as well over the years. Some notable appearances include an episode of the sitcom “Friends” in the episode “The One with the Two Parties.” In an attempt to stop Leonard Green from running into his wife, Phoebe offers him a crème de menthe. Another appearance can be seen in the 12th episode of the first season of “Mad Men.” In it, members of a party raid a supply closet when they run out of alcohol and fill an entire water cooler with crème de menthe.

National Creme de Menthe Day timeline

1885

Crème de Menthe as a Digestif

Emile Giffard develops crème de menthe to be originally used as a digestif.

1890s

The Stringer is Invented

Another crème de menthe cocktail, the Stringer, is invented.

1910s

The Grasshopper is Invented

Philibert Guichet invents the Grasshopper cocktail in New York for a cocktail competition.

1934

Crème de Menthe Variation

Sergei Rachmaninoff names the 24th variation of his piano piece on the Paganini theme the “crème de menthe variation.”

How Businesses Can Celebrate National Creme de Menthe Day

Local businesses can honor National Creme de Menthe Day by featuring the refreshing liqueur in creative ways. Bars and restaurants could craft special mint-themed cocktail menus, perhaps offering a classic Grasshopper or a modern mint martini. Bakeries and dessert shops might introduce crème de menthe-infused pastries, chocolates, or ice cream flavors. Even coffee shops could offer mint-chocolate lattes or cold brews, providing a cool treat for customers.

National Creme de Menthe Day FAQs

When is National Creme de Menthe Day?

National Creme de Menthe Day 2026 is observed on Tuesday, September 15, offering a perfect mid-week opportunity to enjoy a cool, minty treat.

What is Crème de Menthe?

Crème de Menthe is a sweetened alcoholic liqueur flavored with Corsican mint. It’s available in two main variations: green, which contains added food coloring, and colorless, often referred to as white.

What are popular Crème de Menthe cocktails?

Some of the most popular Crème de Menthe cocktails include the classic Grasshopper, which combines crème de menthe with crème de cacao and cream, and the Stinger, a simple yet elegant mix of crème de menthe and brandy.

What's the difference between green and white Crème de Menthe?

The primary difference between green and white (or clear) Crème de Menthe is purely visual. Green crème de menthe contains added food coloring to give it its distinctive emerald hue, while white crème de menthe does not.

National Creme de Menthe Day Activities

Make mint chocolate
Who said crème de menthe can only be used in a cocktail beverage? The properties of this liqueur allow you to add it in chocolate as well. On this day, you can make yourself some cool mint chocolate and you can store it and enjoy it as you please.
Throw a cocktail party
What’s the point of making cocktails if you can’t celebrate with your friends? Throw a cocktail party and make sure you have the Grasshopper and the Stringer on the menu as they contain crème de menthe.
Relax
On National Creme de Menthe Day, just sit back, relax and enjoy this cool beverage. Have a quiet evening on your porch, balcony, or backyard. Sip on this drink and unwind.

5 Interesting Facts About Crème De Menthe

Hercule Poirot’s favorite drink
Hercule Poirot, a popular character in Agatha Christie’s novels, has a strong affinity for flavored drinks, with crème de menthe being his preferred choice.
Different colors
Crème de menthe comes in two colors, green and white, and the former is colored with mint leaves or coloring if made from extract.
A great addition to coffee or tea
If added in a tiny amount such as half a teaspoon, it can add a nice mint flavor to your regular coffee or tea.
Enhances soda
Adding just about a quarter teaspoon of it to a glass of ice and soda will elevate the taste of the drink.
St. Patrick’s Day drink
Crème de menthe is a popular St. Patrick’s Day drink because of its green color.

Why We Love National Creme de Menthe Day

It’s good for digestion
Do you sometimes have a heavy dinner and wish something could instantly help you feel less bloated? That’s where crème de menthe comes in. Mint has great digestive qualities making it an excellent drink to have after dinner. It’s cooling and refreshing and will help your digestion process.
It is versatile
Apart from being used as a digestif and addition to a cocktail, it is also popular for other things. Crème de menthe can be used as a flavoring in many recipes. You can even make a milkshake and add crème de menthe to it. It can even be used to make other desserts such as ice cream.
It is cooling and refreshing
Mint evokes a sense of coolness and refreshment. The aftertaste of mint can help you charge up and relax at the same time.