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Moonlight Mint Mocha
Cocktail Recipes

Remember, your cocktail is YOURS! We recommend adjusting these recipes to your own sweetness and personal preference.
 

For an easy-to-print PDF of these recipes, please email grayducksyrupco@gmail.com

Peppermint Mocha Martini
 

Ingredients:

  • 1½ oz vanilla vodka

  • 1 oz coffee liqueur

  • 1 oz Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup

  • Splash half & half
     

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.

  2. Shake vigorously.

  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

  4. Garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.

Moonlight Mint Iron Butterfly

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz vodka

  • 1 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)

  • 1 oz Irish cream

  • 1 oz Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup

  • Optional: splash of half & half for extra creaminess

  • Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for garnish
     

Instructions:

  1. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup to a shaker with ice.

  2. Shake briefly until just chilled (don’t over-shake or the cream will thicken too much).

  3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

  4. For an extra silky version, add a small splash of half & half and give one gentle stir.

  5. Garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.

Moonlight Espresso Martini
 

Ingredients:

  • 1½ oz vodka

  • 1 oz chilled espresso

  • 1 oz Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup

  • Optional: ½ oz half & half or Irish cream
     

Instructions:

  1. Add vodka, espresso, Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup, and optional half & half or Irish cream to a shaker filled with ice.

  2. Shake vigorously until frothy and well chilled.

  3. Strain into a coupe or martini glass.

  4. Garnish with coffee beans.

Almond Peppermint Mocha
 

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup

  • 6 oz hot coffee

  • 1 oz almond milk or cream

  • 1 oz amaretto for cocktail version
     

Instructions:

  1. Pour hot coffee into a mug.

  2. Stir in syrup.

  3. Add almond milk or cream.

  4. Add amaretto

  5. Garnish with a light dusting of cocoa.

Peppermint Mudslide
 

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz vodka

  • 1 oz coffee liqueur

  • 1 oz Irish cream

  • 1 oz Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup
     

Instructions:

  1. Add everything to a shaker with ice.

  2. Shake well.

  3. Strain over fresh ice.

  4. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Frosted Mint Mocha White Russian
 

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz vodka

  • 1 oz coffee liqueur

  • 1 oz Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup

  • 2 oz heavy cream
     

Instructions:

  1. Build vodka, liqueur, and syrup over ice.

  2. Top with cream.

  3. Stir gently to swirl.

Chocolate-Mint Bushwhacker (Blended)
 

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz coconut rum

  • 1 oz coffee liqueur

  • 1 oz Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup

  • 2 oz milk or cream

  • ½ cup ice
     

Instructions:

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

  2. Pour into a chilled glass.

  3. Garnish with grated chocolate.

Arctic Gin Flip
 
Ingredients:

  • 1½ oz gin

  • 1 oz Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup

  • 1 oz cream

  • 1 egg yolk (optional, traditional flip)

  • Pinch of nutmeg
     

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker.

  2. Dry shake, then shake again with ice.

  3. Strain into a coupe.

  4. Garnish with nutmeg.

Midnight Mint Alexander
 

Ingredients:

  • 1½ oz brandy

  • 1 oz Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup

  • 1 oz heavy cream or half & half

  • Optional: ½ oz crème de cacao (for a richer chocolate note)

  • Nutmeg (for garnish)
     

Instructions:

  1. Add brandy, Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup, cream, and optional crème de cacao to a shaker with ice.

  2. Shake vigorously until chilled and silky.

  3. Strain into a chilled coupe or small martini glass.

  4. Garnish with a light dusting of nutmeg.

Midnight Grasshopper
 

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz crème de menthe

  • 1 oz crème de cacao

  • 1 oz Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup

  • 1 oz cream or half & half
     

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.

  2. Shake until very cold and creamy.

  3. Strain into a coupe or martini glass.

  4. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a mint leaf.

Chocolate Mint Irish Coffee

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Irish whiskey

  • 1 oz Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup

  • 6 oz hot coffee

  • Optional: whipped cream
     

Instructions:

  1. Add Irish whiskey and Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup to a mug.

  2. Pour hot coffee over top and stir well.

  3. Add whipped cream if desired.

  4. Garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate curls.

Northern Lights Spiked Mocha Cocoa

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup

  • 1–1½ oz bourbon or dark rum or peppermint schnapps

  • 6 oz hot cocoa

  • Optional: 1 oz half & half for extra creaminess

  • Whipped cream

  • Cocoa powder or crushed peppermint for garnish
     

Instructions:

  1. Prepare hot cocoa in a mug.

  2. Stir in Moonlight Mint Mocha Syrup until fully melted and smooth.

  3. Add bourbon, dark rum, or peppermint schnapps and stir again.

  4. For a richer drink, add a splash of half & half.

  5. Top with whipped cream.

  6. Finish with cocoa powder or crushed peppermint.

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