How do you spell Creme de menthe?
Correct spelling
creme de menthe
French for 'cream of mint' - keep the French spellings: crEme and menthE
Why is creme de menthe spelled this way?
From French creme (cream) + de (of) + menthe (mint). CREME DE MENTHE. Three separate words. The accent on creme is often dropped in English. Not 'cream de mint' or 'creme de menth'.
Common misspellings of creme de menthe
cream de mintcreme de menthcremé de menthecrem de menthe
Example
The bartender added a splash of crème de menthe to give the cocktail its distinctive green color.