Cream de mint vs. Crème de menthe

Cream de mint

/ˌkriːm də ˈmɪnt/

A sweet, mint-flavored alcoholic drink, often used in cocktails and desserts.

Examples:

The dessert was topped with a swirl of cream de mint.A splash of cream de mint added a fresh twist to the cocktail.She used cream de mint to flavor the icing for cupcakes.

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Crème de menthe

/ˌkrɛm də ˈmɛnθ/

A sweet green or white liqueur flavored with mint

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Ways to tell them apart:

• "Cream de mint" seems like an anglicized version or typo of "crème de menthe."
• Crème de menthe is a French term, and the word crème refers to a creamy or rich texture or flavoring, not a cream product itself.
• Remember that menthe in crème de menthe stands for mint, aligning with its flavor profile.
• Crème indicates it's a liqueur, not a dairy-based cream.
• Associating crème with liqueurs can help, as many liqueurs use crème to denote a specific style or rich flavor.