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Ginza Highball| 1 2/3 fl oz | Giffard Peppermint Pastille crème de menthe |
| 3 2/3 fl oz | Milk (whole milk/full 3-4% fat) (chilled) |
Read about cocktail measures and measuring.
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Collins glass.
- Prepare garnish of mint sprigs bouquet.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
Strength & taste guide:
Review:
The traditional proportions for this Spanish answer to the Grasshopper are one-third crème de menthe to two-thirds full-fat milk. The result is a minty milkshake. Yumm!
Variant:
History:
The Vaca Verde (Spanish for Green Cow) was a popular cocktail in Spain's Basque Country during the 1970s and 80s, particularly in the capital Vitoria-Gasteiz and at the many festivals held there.
Nutrition:
One serving of Vaca Verde (Green Cow) contains 204 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 0.6 standard drinks
- 4.83% alc./vol. (9.66° proof)
- 7.7 grams of pure alcohol
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