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Eau de Cologne Mint
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Eau de Cologne mint is a citrus-bergamot scented peppermint relative used for perfume-like teas and garnishes—more fragrance experiment than steak mint sauce. Infuse lightly; oils can taste soapy if overdone. Beautiful in fruit cups. Related to orange mint complex.
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DriedFreshGarnishInfusedSauceTeaTorn
Traits
BergamotCitrusCitrus BergamotOrange Mint KinPerfumeSpecialty
History
EU
Citrus-scented mints were selected as eau de cologne types.
Victorian gardens grew perfume mints.
Herb nurseries revived eau de cologne mint for specialty sales.
Mixologists used it in aromatic cocktails.