The Story Behind The Snowmint

The holidays are a time when people pull out their prized bourbons, ultra-aged Cognacs, and perhaps whip up an Irish Coffee or two. For most, vodka isn’t usually on the menu, but that’s a missed opportunity for making some unexpected yuletide cocktails.

Enter: the Snowmint, a drink invented by Misha Chavez, the founder of NYC’s bar pop-up The Museum. On top of the drink’s somewhat neutral base, we see a dollop of coconut cream, scant pours of both crème de cacao and white crème de menthe, as well as dashes of absinthe and mole bitters. “I was working at a tropical bar where we primarily focused on rum and we were launching a seasonal winter menu,” Chavez says. “Coconut, chocolate, and mint are a wonderful combination, and every spirit I tried ended up taking over. Vodka was perfect because it let me highlight those flavors without stealing the show.”

Unorthodox? Maybe. Delicious? Absolutely. The Snowmint hits like an absinthe-soaked peppermint patty, and packs enough of a bite to have Jack Frost nipping at his own nose. For the garnish, a lone mint bouquet will do the trick, but we encourage topping it off with a few crushed peppermint candies to take it to the next level.