The Girl Scout Cookie cocktail is one of numerous liquid confections that attempt to simulate a favorite foodstuff. In this recipe the combination of peppermint schnapps, crème de cacao, and cream succeeds in impersonating the Thin Mint cookies sold by the Girl Scouts.

  • Yield: 1 drink
  • Difficuly: Easy
  • Total: Under 5 mins
  • Active: Under 5 mins

Ingredients (4)

  • Ice
  • 3/4 ounce peppermint schnapps
  • 3/4 ounce dark crème de cacao
  • 1/2 ounce heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail glass with ice and place it in the freezer to chill.
  2. Place the schnapps, crème de cacao, and cream in a cocktail shaker. Add ice to fill the shaker halfway, cover, and shake until the outside is frosted, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain into the chilled glass.

Variations:

Almond Joy: Substitute amaretto for the peppermint schnapps.

Chocolate Cake: Substitute 1/2 ounce each of Frangelico and vodka for the peppermint schnapps and crème de cacao.