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The Thin Mint
A rich dark chocolate and fresh mint mocktail with a chocolate-mint rim — the iconic cookie in a glass.
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Prep time
8 min
Total time
8 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Easy
Bright & refreshing
A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.
Simple ingredients
Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.
Perfect for occasions
Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz dark chocolate syrup (Ghirardelli or similar)
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 4 oz cold whole milk (or oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 oz sparkling water
- Chocolate syrup + crushed Oreo crumbs, for rim
- Ice
- Fresh mint sprig and chocolate shavings, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glass
Prepare the chocolate rim: drizzle chocolate syrup around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip into crushed Oreo crumbs.
- 2
Build the drink
In a shaker, muddle the mint leaves with simple syrup until fragrant.
- 3
Add the finishing touch
Add dark chocolate syrup, milk, and ice to the shaker.
- 4
Garnish & serve
Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- 5
Garnish & serve
Double-strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- 6
Garnish & serve
Top with a splash of sparkling water.
- 7
Garnish & serve
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and chocolate shavings.
Recipe Tips
- Ghirardelli dark chocolate syrup gives the richest chocolate flavor. Regular Hershey's is too sweet.
- For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with 1 cup of ice until smooth.
- Oat milk works beautifully here for a dairy-free version — it has a natural sweetness that complements the chocolate.
Make It Your Own
For a crowd: Blend the chocolate base in a pitcher or blender, then garnish individual glasses with mint and cookie crumbs only at service.
Easy swaps: Use oat milk for a dairy-free version. Use cocoa powder and vanilla syrup if chocolate syrup is unavailable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes. Oat milk and coconut cream both work well with chocolate and mint.
How do I keep it from being too sweet?
Use unsweetened cocoa and add syrup gradually after tasting.
Should it be served over ice?
Yes for a shake-style drink, or blend with ice for a thicker frozen texture.
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