Cocktails

Midnight Mint

Midnight Mint is an alcoholic cocktail built on Baileys Irish Cream. It leans chocolate and herbal. Served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 13.6% ABV and roughly 246 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic13.6% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

246 kcalCalories

13.6%ABV

14.3gSugar

18gCarbs

0.56Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires rimmed glass, uses syrup, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

1 ozBaileys irish creamLiqueur Modifier
3/4 ozWhite Creme de MentheLiqueur Modifier
3/4 oz doubleCreamDairy Or Cream

Tools:Cocktail Shaker

How to Make It

If available, rim cocktail (Martini) glass with sugar syrup then dip into chocolate flakes or powder.Rim
Add ingredients into shaker with ice.Shaken
Shake well then strain into cocktail glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Chocolate Herbal

Supporting notes

Mint Sweet Vanilla Rich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its chocolate and cream notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
Date NightSuggested from its chocolate and vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.
After DinnerSuggested from its chocolate and cream notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

White Creme De Menthe3/4 oz

Green Creme De MentheWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; expect a color change.
What changes: Green crème de menthe can replace white crème de menthe if the green color is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Cream3/4 oz double

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; expect less richness.
What changes: Half-and-half can replace cream when a lighter drink is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Midnight Mint?: The Midnight Mint is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 13.6%. A standard serving contains approximately 246 calories.
What does a Midnight Mint taste like?: Midnight Mint has a flavour profile featuring Chocolate, Herbal, Mint, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Midnight Mint?: Midnight Mint pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Midnight Mint?: The Midnight Mint has an ABV of approximately 13.6%. That's approximately 0.56 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 246 kcal, 14.3g sugar, 18.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Midnight Mint typically served?: Midnight Mint is often suggested for After Dinner, Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Midnight Mint?: If you enjoy Midnight Mint, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Midnight Mint at home?: Yes. The Midnight Mint uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Midnight Mint with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.