Thin Mint Martini

A St. Patrick's Day Toast
Here's to a long life and a merry one.
A quick death and an easy one.
A pretty girl and an honest one.
A cold beer - and another one!

As has been the theme of my last two posts, it's amazing how many ways the potato has been used by different cultures, and in this instance it's no different. Potato vodka is made primarily in Poland and Russia and as you would guess, it is made by the distillation of fermented potatoes. Most vodkas today are made by the distillation of wheat, rye, or sometimes fruits or sugar. There are few potato vodkas accessible here in the US, but one that's popular is Chopin. It's my choice vodka in any cocktail.

Vodka is a blank canvas in terms of creating a cocktails, so I thought it would be fun to make something for St. Patrick's Day and the up-coming selling season of Girl Scout Cookies. For this post I've transformed the (dare I say most) popular Thin Mint cookie into a drink. This drink could sub for your dessert certainly and it tastes just like the real thing. Make this for your St. Patty's party or to stave off that craving for a Thin Mint cookie (until they are available of course). Here's how...

Ingredients - Makes 1 Drink
1 oz. Potato Vodka (suggest Chopin)
1 oz. Godiva Chocolate Flavored Liqueur
1 oz. Creme de Menthe
1 oz. Whipping (Heavy) Cream
Optional Garnish: Whipped Cream, Mint, and/or a Thin Mint cookie

Directions
In a shaker filled with ice add the vodka, chocolate liqueur, creme de menthe, and cream. Shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish as desired. Here's to the girls, cheers!