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Crème de menthe is an alcoholic beverage whose name translates from the French as "mint cream." It therefore, not surprisingly, tastes of mint. The drink is available in both colourless (which is called "white") and green varieties, with the green drink coloured either using mint leaves or food colouring. Each has a very similar flavour and, when used in recipes, they are considered interchangeable, unless colour is important.
The drink is used in a number of different cocktails, but can also be consumed by itself, as it is popular as an after-dinner drink (as other minty things are). It can also be used in food as a flavouring, such as mint chocolate. It is comparatively easy to make at home.
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