Creme De Menthe Dairy Free
Elevate your cocktail game with this luscious *Creme De Menthe Dairy Free* recipe! Crafted with creamy coconut milk and coconut cream, this plant-based twist on the classic liqueur delivers a velvety texture without any dairy. Infused with refreshing peppermint extract and balanced by a hint of vanilla, it’s the perfect combination of cool and sweet. A splash of vodka adds the signature spirit, while a touch of optional green food coloring gives it that iconic hue. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, this homemade liqueur is a breeze to make and becomes more flavorful after resting for 24 hours. Serve it chilled over ice, drizzle it onto desserts, or use it to create indulgent dairy-free cocktails that everyone will love. Best of all, this recipe is vegan-friendly, making it an inclusive treat for gatherings and celebrations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Coconut milk (full-fat, canned)
- 0.5 cup Coconut cream
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Peppermint extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 4 drops Green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup Vodka
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, coconut cream, water, and sugar.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is fully dissolved. This should take about 5 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, stir in the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring (if using) until evenly incorporated.
Pour the mixture into a clean glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
Add the vodka to the jar and stir or shake well to combine.
Seal the jar and refrigerate the crème de menthe for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake or stir before serving. Enjoy as an ingredient in cocktails, poured over desserts, or simply sipped on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 95 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
