What feast can do without alcohol? Men like stronger ones like vodka, cognac and whiskey. Women prefer something light: wine, champagne and liquors. How to choose a universal drink that everyone will like? When considering options, it is worth paying attention to the Mint liquor. Most women will like its pleasant, light taste and mint aroma. It perfectly refreshes and invigorates on hot summer days. Many people consider this liquor vodka from Finland, so men will also like it.
Characteristics of liquor
The name of the drink from Finnish is translated as “mint”. The presence of this component is clearly visible in the taste of liquor. It has a light, but at the same time very bright and even spicy presence of mint. Most true connoisseurs of alcoholic beverages believe that it has a sweet touch.
The peculiarity of this drink is a certain type of sugar used in its manufacture, due to which the liquid is completely transparent. Also, in its manufacture, no additional additives and chemical impurities are used. Mintu liquor is considered one of the most popular drinks in Finland.
The strength of this alcohol is about 30-40%, so many equate it with regular vodka, but still the drink can be attributed to light liquors with a spicy taste.
The appearance of the drink
The history of the creation of this elite alcohol is filled with many events, most of which have turned into real legends. For example, this: Mintu liqueur was made specifically so that people would not be afraid when meeting a polar bear. Also, many Finns believe that if someone drinks a whole bottle of the drink, then the snowman will visit him in order to show his respectful attitude.
The liquor was first made in 1956. The first to be tasted in the USA, and the fame of it quickly spread throughout the globe.
Today, the French company Pernod Ricard is engaged in the production of liquor. This company is known as one of the leaders in the production of elite alcoholic beverages.
Varieties
There are currently four varieties of liquor on sale:
- Minttu Pepermint. The drink has a pronounced taste of mint with a delicate sweet touch. The strength of liquor is 40%.
- Minttu Black Mint. A feature of this species is not only a bright mint flavor, but also the addition of liquorice to the drink. Thanks to this, it acquires a very tart sweetish taste.
- Minttu Chili. Due to the addition to the composition of the chili pepper, the drink acquires a sharp and slightly warming aftertaste. It is designed specifically for those who like it hotter. Mint gives the drink not only a pleasant, but also a sweet taste.
- Mittu Choco Mint. It is a novelty of the company. The liquor has a taste that perfectly combines notes of chocolate and mint, so it will appeal to the female representatives.
How should I drink?
It may seem ridiculous, but there is an instruction on how to use liquor correctly. This will help to feel the whole variety of taste.
In Finland, this liquor is usually consumed with coffee drinks or cocoa. Many say that a combination of a hot drink with chilled liquor creates extraordinary sensations. Most people note that liquor does not hit hard in the head, despite the high degrees. Of course, it all depends on the amount of alcohol consumed.
Manufacturers recommend drinking liquor in small glasses, but before that it should be held in the freezer. It should be eaten with dark chocolate or fruit. Also, based on this drink created a huge number of cocktails. Mint liquor can be combined with champagne, cocoa and various light liqueurs.
Where to buy and how much?
Until recently, it was rather difficult to purchase a drink in Russia. More often it was brought by tourists from Finland. However, now it can be bought at almost any large hypermarket, as well as in online stores. At liquor "Mint" the price is about 900-1000 rubles.