National Creme de Menthe Day
When is National Creme de Menthe Day? This holiday is always celebrated on September 15
Mint lovers, here is a holiday you definitely want to include in your September holiday calendar. Let’s all raise our glasses in a toast to a great peppermint-flavored liqueur. Today is National Creme de Menthe Day. There are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties. So, everyone can enjoy this September 15 holiday. You can enjoy it straight up in a shot glass. Or, use it as a mixer in a variety of minty cocktails. And, don’t stop there. Rather, you can use it to bake a wide variety of delicious desserts.
In 1885, French pharmacist Emile Giffard discovered it somewhat by accident as he researched the health and digestive properties of mint. With a minty-fresh flavor, it indeed aids in the digestive process. Mint freshens your breath, too. Like other alcoholic beverages, it was originally used medicinally as a tonic. But, it didn’t take long before Creme de Menthe found its way into people’s liqueur cabinets.
Please remember to drink responsibly.
National Creme de Menthe Day Trivia and Fun Facts
Here are some fun facts and trivia to read as you savor a soothing and relaxing mint cream:
- Creme de Menthe is the French word for “Mint Cream”.
- Use it in a wide variety of cocktails. The most popular cocktails are Grasshoppers and Stingers.
- There is both a colorless and a green variety. Both varieties have the same minty flavor.
- Some people incorrectly believe it is an ingredient in Mint Juleps. It is not. This popular Kentucky Derby Day drink uses sprigs of mint. However, the recipe calls for straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- It is made from Corsican mint or peppermint. First, it is steeped in grain alcohol for several weeks. Next, it is filtered. Then, manufacturers add sugar.
How to Celebrate National Creme de Menthe Day
Here are some ways to celebrate and enjoy this holiday:
- Add a shot of Creme de Menthe in your evening cocktail.
- Add a shot into your coffee or tea.
- You do not have to be of legal drinking age to enjoy this holiday. Non-alcoholic creme de menthe syrup is available on the market.
- For dessert tonight, pour some over a scoop of ice cream.
- Make something using it. There are many recipes online.
- Have a party. Instruct each guest to bring something that uses it as one of the ingredients.
- Have some Creme de Menthe candy.
- Use it to make a milkshake.
National Creme de Menthe Day Quotes
“Mint is not just a herb; it’s an attitude!” – – Author Unknown
“Creme de menthe – Where freshness meets flavor.” – – Author Unknown
History and National Creme de Menthe Day
So far, we found little factual information about this special day. We have not yet found the creator of this day or the reason for its creation. Nor do we know the year of origin. The earliest reference to this holiday we found was in 2015.
This holiday includes the word “National” in the title. However, we found no congressional records or presidential proclamation making it a true national holiday.
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This Day in History
In addition to today’s holiday, many other things happened on this day. Here are some of them:
- The first International Bridge Tournament is held in London, England. The U.S. team defeats England. (1930)
- Google registers the domain name “google.com”. All of a sudden, the world of internet search engines was changed forever (1997)
- Mystery writer Agatha Christie was born on this day in 1890.
Related Holidays
Besides National Creme de Menthe Day, you will also like:
Mint Juleps – Although it is not made with Creme de Menthe, you’ll certainly love this drink.
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