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Minnie the Moocher
Spirit-forward and just on the rich side, this late-night sipper delivers satisfying botanical complexity. Before serving to others, practice this cocktail's...
Graeme McPherson
22nd May at 10:17
Approached this one with a touch of trepidation as the ingredients suggested this could head vaguely into Martini territory and I’m just not a Martini guy. However the Benedictine and absinthe help steer this back into my wheelhouse. Served with the requisite Hi de hi de ho, although I did use the Family Guy / Peter Griffin version…..
19th January at 03:41
There is a distinct alchemy that takes place when Benedictine and absinthe merge in a cocktail and that magic happens here. Outstanding.
18th January at 00:04
Another excellent drink. The descriptor of this as "spirit-forward and just on the rich side" is very apt. As I generally have a glass of port as my after dinner drink I, as is my custom, I drank this as my pre-dinner cocktail tonight and very much enjoyed it. While indeed rich, it worked well for me. My only suggestion for consideration as a fan of Absinthe, is that I increased the Absinthe which for me worked nicely.
29th November 2024 at 02:46
Quite tasty.
I wish I'd seen the measurements in the Review section as the ones 'as written' are a touch fiddly.
The thing does sing
I wish I'd seen the measurements in the Review section as the ones 'as written' are a touch fiddly.
The thing does sing
1st November 2024 at 13:57
Delicate and beautifully balanced. Delicious!
2nd October 2023 at 17:09
I make a variation of this drink for my Halloween menu appropriately named "the Ghost of Smokey Joe." Same measurements but swap the gin for Rye and add a layer of Islay scotch over the top for a little smoke.
19th January at 02:01
Your modifications are genius. Made tonight with Michter’s Rye and Ardneg 10. Surely going into the winter rotation.
2nd October 2023 at 18:54
That's a brilliantly appropriate riff. Many thanks for sharing, John.
24th July 2023 at 19:01
Very interesting cocktail, but I would stay with the original relations between gin, vermouth and Benedictine, especially when using Noilly Prat. It clearly got better when I put an ice cube in my Nick & Nora, so some more dilution might be good.
24th July 2023 at 19:04
BTE the colour of my drink is more yellowish-golden although I used the recipies ingredients.
1st January 2023 at 21:45
Dear god that is delicious! Any chance of a recipe that delivers a higher wash line? This isn’t enough, but doubling the quantities is too much.
3rd January 2023 at 15:41
Hi Leaon. It's a recipe that scales that easily but I've added a 1.5 times serve in the review above. Hope this fits the bill.
11th March 2022 at 19:35
Hi Simon! The Cotton Club was in the Harlem section of upper Manhattan, in NYC. In any event, it's going on the "to be tried" list!
12th March 2022 at 15:59
Thanks Andrew. I've removed Chicago reference.
4th March 2022 at 04:41
I have no idea where to start to discuss this cocktail. It hits all my favourite flavour notes. Wonderfully herbal with just the right amount of sweetness to be perfect after dinner or in the evening. Did serve with the proper garnish!. Outstanding.
2nd March 2022 at 00:37
Great drink! 1st timer! The DOM & absinthe make it perfect ! I have to special order my Rutte Dry Gin in Minnesota ….but I can get it!!! Thanks Simon!
2nd March 2022 at 13:37
My pleasure. Thanks for your support, Dave.
26th February 2022 at 18:07
Very nice drink indeed. Thanks Simon. We’ll put Minnie into the set at our next gig.
27th February 2022 at 09:40
Would be a great encore!
25th February 2022 at 18:56
Digging out the vinyl! Thanks Simon. Met you at a CLASS party many moons back.
25th February 2022 at 22:07
Indeed, that would have been moons back. After Covid, all parties seem "moons back." I look forward to a world that properly parties again!
25th February 2022 at 18:54
And if I may ..... I just found this Merry Widow(er) ......
https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1294/merry-widower
https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1294/merry-widower
25th February 2022 at 22:13
Well spotted! Tis indeed very similar to the disconcertingly Merry Widow(er). I didn't realise the similarity but I've now linked them as variations. "Minnie the Moocher" has much much more of a ring to it!
25th February 2022 at 18:49
this looks amazingly like Merry Widow #1 ........
https://www.diffordsguide.com/el-gr/cocktails/recipe/1294/merry-widow-1
https://www.diffordsguide.com/el-gr/cocktails/recipe/1294/merry-widow-1
25th February 2022 at 17:48
Unconnected I believe, except by name, the Betty Boop cartoon Minnie the Moocher was released 90 years ago tomorrow, February 26, 1932. Seems like as good a reason to try it as any!
25th February 2022 at 21:46
And here's a link to the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N7VUU_VPI1E
25th February 2022 at 21:42
Actually, I see that Cab Calloway does in fact sing the song in the cartoon. Even better!