

Also, peppermint schnapps is a more potent alcohol, as the creme de menthe on average, only has a 15% – 25% ABV. Where the peppermint schnapps has an aggressive and bracing finish, the creme de menthe is more mellow. Its alcohol content can vary anywhere from 15-50 ABV or 30-100. It’s alcohol content can vary anywhere from 15-50 ABV or 30-100 Proof. So, add the spirit accordingly when making this drink.

On the other hand, creme de menthe has a smoother taste than the schnapps. Peppermint Schnapps is made from a combination of pure grain alcohol and peppermint leaves. Peppermint Schnapps is made from a combination of pure grain alcohol and peppermint leaves. A bottle of peppermint schnapps can range from 30 proof to 100 proof, or 15-50 ABV. On the one hand, it could be said that white creme de menthe (rather than the green version) is a good substitute for peppermint schnapps due to its similar sweet and minty flavor. There seems to be an active debate as to whether or not white creme de menthe is a good substitute for peppermint schnapps, because of the ways in which they differ. On the other hand, Creme de Menthe is made with a combination of mint leaves and sugar syrup, giving it a more syrupy texture and a slightly less intense mint flavour. The main difference is that creme de menthe is aged for around a month before the bottling process. Peppermint Schnapps is a clear, mint-flavoured liqueur that has a strong alcohol content. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. The process of making the two is rather similar as well. Both require a neutral grain spirit, peppermint flavor, and sweetener. (750 ml) of 35-40 ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ SuperYeast/Turbo Yeast. Both have very sweet flavors and taste strongly of peppermint. There are a few significant similarities between peppermint schnapps and creme de menthe.
