Thin Mint Cocktail - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes (2024)

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This easy frozen cocktail is made using ice, Kahlua Mudslide and creme de menth. Tastes just like a Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie! A fun green drink to make for holidays, especially St. Patrick’s Day.

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Ladies and gentlemen, this is going to be epic! Ready? Introducing... the Thin Mint Cocktail.

Three ingredients. Tastes just like a Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie. Perfect for the holidays or St. Patrick's Day or any day really. 🙂

No bartending or mixology experience needed!

First of all, let's just get out of the way that I'm not a bartender. I know a few. I do enjoy a flavorful adult beverage. But that's about as far as my expertise goes. However I invented this cocktail. On accident. Proud moment. Trust me though. It's a very, very happy accident.

How the Thin Mint cocktail that tastes like the cookie came to be

How this glorious cocktail came to be, went something like this: I ran out and bought some crème de menthe because my plan was to share with you all (and I still am going to share with you soon) a cocktail my grandpa enjoyed.

My family called it "Grandpa's green drink" but it actually has a proper name, which is a green stinger. You can find my recipe for that green Stinger drink here.

So, after I made and photographed my grandpa's green drink, I wanted to see what else would go well with the crème de menthe and that's when I spotted a bottle of Kahlua pre-mixed mudslide in my recently organized liquor cabinet (spring cleaning is a real thing!).

I added the two cordials to a chilled rocks glass full of crushed ice, gave it a stir and took a sip. And it was like a liquid thin mint cookie! So nuts.

Made using mudslide and creme de menthe.

I'm not sure how old the bottle of mudslide in my cabinet is and I'm not even sure if you can buy mudslides ready-mixed anymore, so if you have trouble finding it, here's how to make your own mudslide.

The garnish makes the drink!

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I recommend garnishing this drink with an Andes mint chocolate and a fresh sprig of mint.

When in season, why not go full thin mint lover here and grab a box of Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies too? I mean, it's for a good cause after all. A thin mint cocktail with a side of thin mints? I think yes. 😀

Make this Thin Mint cocktail virgin!

Want to make a virgin version of this cocktail? You can! Brew a strong cup of coffee, add a heavy pour of cream, sugar and then chill. Use this mixture in place of Kahlua and add creme de menth syrup.

For a more kid-friendly alcohol-free version, you can use chocolate or vanilla milk and creme de menth syrup!

Want to try making some other fun cocktails?

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**You must be 21 or older to enjoy this beverage! Please drink responsibly**

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Thin Mint Cocktail

This easy frozen cocktail is made using ice, Kahlua Mudslide and creme de menth. Tastes just like a Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie! A fun green drink to make for holidays, especially St. Patrick’s Day.

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Skill Level: Easy

Recipe Type: Alcoholic Beverage, Party, St. Patrick's Day

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 Servings

Yield: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 parts Kahlua pre-mixed Mudslide
  • 1 part Crème de menthe
  • crushed ice
  • 1 Andes chocolate mint optional for garnish
  • 1 sprig of fresh mint leaves optional for garnish

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Instructions

  • Fill a chilled rocks glass with crushed ice.

  • Pour in Kahlua pre-mixed mudslide then Crème de menthe and stir.

  • Garnish with an Andes mint and a sprig of fresh mint.

Notes

To keep cocktail frozen longer, start with a chilled glass. Place glass in the freezer at least 2 hours prior to mixing your drink.

Try using a shot glass to portion ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Sugar: 38g | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Thin Mint Cocktail - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes (8)Kristin says

    I'm trying this tonight. Although I did get a different brand of mudslide which says is has cacao in it. I'm also going try try blending it to make it like a slushie. Happy St. Patty's day!

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    • Thin Mint Cocktail - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes (9)Angela G. says

      I think any brand of mudslide would work. Hope you enjoy it!! Happy St. Patrick's Day, Kristin! 🙂

      Reply

  2. Thin Mint Cocktail - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes (10)Debbie says

    Love it !!! My grandpa drank them too!

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    • Thin Mint Cocktail - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes (11)Angela G. says

      Thanks! Too funny!! I guess this was the stylish drink for men back in the day!

      Reply

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in thin mint? ›

Ingredients: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (PALM AND PALM KERNEL OILS), COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CARAMEL COLOR, INVERT SUGAR, SALT, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA), SOY LECITHIN, PEPPERMINT OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL ...

What can you do with mint liqueur? ›

We recommend Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe, distilled from botanicals, for the classic Grasshopper cocktail from New Orleans and the frozen Grasshopper. Mixologists balance the mint liqueur with anything from aquavit to genever and pisco to vodka and Champagne in these crème de menthe cocktails.

What is a serving size of thin mints? ›

There are 161 calories in a 4 cookies (32.000g) serving size of GIRL SCOUTS, Thin Mints Cookies. The calorie breakdown is 43% fat, 54% carbs, and 4% protein.

Did they discontinue Thin Mints? ›

Thin Mints aren't being discontinued. Those would be fighting words.

What did Thin Mints used to be called? ›

The year 1939 brought the first-ever iteration of the Thin Mint, then called “Cooky-Mints.” “Thin Mint has had more names than you could imagine,” Parisi says. The different iterations were made by different licensed bakers. (There were 29 different licensed bakers in 1948).

What mixes well with peppermint liqueur? ›

Candy Cane Cocktail

A simple classic: vanilla rum, white chocolate liqueur, and peppermint. Sometimes it's best to just stick with simplicity. Also, it's white, so you don't have to worry about staining your grandmother's new carpet.

Which mint is best for cocktails? ›

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

The go-to for cocktails, spearmint adds a light, bright sweetness to spirits, balancing and enhancing their flavours. Mojito Mint and Kentucky Colonel are noteworthy cultivars with specific cocktail applications.

Can you freeze fresh mint for cocktails? ›

Yes, you can freeze mint for long-term storage!

How to make mint at home? ›

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to grow mint at home :
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  3. Step 3: Planting Mint: ...
  4. Step 4: Watering and Maintenance: ...
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What flavors mix with mint? ›

Add near the end of cooking process. Mint Sweet, tangy asparagus, beans, baby carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, peas, potatoes, tomatoes, yogurt combines well with basil, clove, cumin, dill, ginger, oregano, parsley, thyme Bunches of fresh mint will keep for 2 days in a glass of water in the kitchen.

Why are there different Thin Mints? ›

The Girl Scout cookies you enjoy every year might taste different if you've moved since the last time you ate them. That's because the Girl Scouts use two different bakeries to distribute the cookies.

Are Thin Mints good frozen? ›

To some, the best part of biting into a frozen Thin Mint is the minty sensation that almost mimics freshly brushed teeth accompanied by a decadent chocolate flavor. But, for me, it's the fact that I get the best of both worlds.

Do Thin Mints have dairy in them? ›

Do all Girl Scout Cookies contain milk? No, ABC Baker's Peanut Butter Patties®, Thin Mints®, Adventurefuls®, Toast-Yay! ®, and Lemonades® do not contain a milk ingredient. However, they may be produced on equipment that is also used to produce items containing dairy ingredients.

Why are thin mints different? ›

The Girl Scout cookies you enjoy every year might taste different if you've moved since the last time you ate them. That's because the Girl Scouts use two different bakeries to distribute the cookies.

Are Thin Mints actually vegan? ›

Thin Mints are a classic vegan Girl Scout cookie! These chocolate cookies and their minty chocolate topping are irresistible. They are enriched with flour, sugar, palm and palm kernel oil, and other natural and artificial ingredients.

What are the ingredients in Girl Scout cookies? ›

INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN AND PALM OIL, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF BROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, MOLASSES), SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (MILK, SUGAR), BUTTERMILK, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, BAKING SODA ...

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