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I originally made this in 2020 using a 2:1 ratio and thought the creme de menthe was just too much. Just made the above recipe, essentially serving up and thought it was decent, and probably better over more ice. Tried it again at a 3:1 then 4:1 ratio, and the former turned out to be perfect for an up serving. 4:1 the mint is there, but the harmony is dissonant.

I think this modernized version is much better than the equal parts original - I would even increase the cognac slightly to 2.25 oz / 67.5 ml - but it's still an intensely minty cocktail that bares for me an unfortunate association with toothpaste. My favorite version dials the Creme de Menthe way down - 2 oz / 60 ml cognac with 0.25 oz / 7.5 ml creme de menthe - for more of a minty cognac Old Fashioned feel.

I like this, but preferred it served straight up.

Definitely a sweet, yet potent digestif, doubling as a dessert drink, in my opinion.

Way too minty for me. But my mother-in-law loves it. Takes her back to the ‘60s.

Great classic. Perfect after dinner and with the ice. Simply a great way to end an evening.