Get 27®, Jet 31® and Menthe Pastille® are registered trademarks belonging respectively to the La Martiniquaise group (Bardinet), Pernod-Ricard (Cusenier) and Giffard. Distillerie Jacoulot and Nar Nar are third-party brands. De Michellot is an independent family distillery in Auvergne, with no commercial connection to these brands.

Alternative to Get 27, Jet 31, Jacoulot, Nar Nar: artisanal French mint liqueur 2026

Are you looking for an alternative to Get 27, Jet 31, Jacoulot or Nar Nar for your mint liqueur? You're not alone. In recent years, more and more French consumers have been turning to independent artisanal distilleries to avoid E102 and E133 food colorings, support the local economy, and rediscover the true taste of Mitcham mint. This guide objectively compares the 4 major brands of French mint liqueur and presents the De Michellot Mint Liqueur 70cl 25%, an artisanal Auvergne alternative at €22.

Why look for an alternative to Get 27?

Get 27® has been marketed since 1796 by the Get family in Revel (Haute-Garonne), now owned by the La Martiniquaise group (Bardinet). Massive industrial production (several million bottles/year). 3 legitimate reasons to look for an alternative:

• Artificial colorings: E102 (tartrazine, suspected of affecting attention in children) and E133 (brilliant blue). Artisans use natural chlorophyll from mint.
• Industrial method: reconstituted natural flavors vs. 4-6 weeks cold maceration of fresh Mitcham leaves by artisans.
• Untraced origin: Get 27 does not communicate on the geographical origin of its mint. De Michellot traces its Mitcham mint to the plot in Auvergne.

Why look for an alternative to Jet 31?

Jet 31® was created by Émile Cusenier in Ornans (Doubs) in 1885, now owned by Pernod-Ricard. More alcoholic than Get 27 (24% vs 21%). Same criticisms: E102/E133 colorings, industrial method, untraced mint origin. Premium price (€28 vs €22 De Michellot).

The Jacoulot case: respectable Burgundian artisan

Distillerie Jacoulot in Romanèche-Thorins (Burgundy) has been a true family artisan since 1891. Its Jacoulot mint liqueur is a respected reference. Our honest comparison:

• Jacoulot strengths: artisanal, traditional method, independent brand, wide range of eaux-de-vie
• Limitations vs. De Michellot: lower ABV (18% vs. 25%), similar price (€24 vs. €22), less documented mint origin

Legitimate choice depending on your preferences. The market can accommodate several quality French artisans.

The Nar Nar case: new entrant

Nar Nar mint liqueur is a recent brand with a modern positioning. Fan of tradition? Prefer established family distilleries (De Michellot 3 generations, Jacoulot 1891). Adept of new brands? Try Nar Nar in parallel.

Definitive comparative table

How to replace Get 27 or Jet 31 in your cocktails?

1:1 substitution with De Michellot Mint Liqueur in all Mojito, Mint Julep, Stinger, Grasshopper, Diabolo recipes. Different notes: De Michellot is purer menthol, less sweet, without artificial coloring. Adaptation: none.

FAQ — Saint-Germain and alternatives

1. Is Get 27 a French brand? Created in France in 1796, but owned by the listed La Martiniquaise (Bardinet) group. For 100% independent family: Jacoulot or De Michellot.

2. Why is Get 27 green? E102 (tartrazine) + E133 (brilliant blue) colorings. Artisans (De Michellot, Jacoulot) use natural chlorophyll.

3. Cheaper French alternative than Get 27? De Michellot €22 (vs Get 27 €25), same 70cl, higher ABV (25% vs 21%).

4. Can you make a Mojito without Get 27? Yes, any artisanal mint liqueur can be substituted 1:1.

5. Taste difference Get 27 vs artisanal? Get 27 is more uniformly sweet and mentholated, lacks aromatic complexity. Artisans: depth, length, subtle herbaceous notes.

6. Where to buy French alternative? Direct from producer De Michellot (48h delivery), specialized wine merchants.

7. Is Jet 31 worth its price? €28 for Pernod-Ricard industrial method. De Michellot artisanal €22 = best value for money.

8. Is French mint liqueur as good as Get 27? Do a blind test. The majority prefer the natural artisanal freshness to industrial notes.

Conclusion

Looking for an alternative to Get 27, Jet 31, Jacoulot or Nar Nar is not to disparage these brands but to explore French diversity. De Michellot Mint Liqueur 70cl at €22 offers: 3 generations of Auvergne craftsmanship, traceable Mitcham mint, no artificial coloring, 25% ABV, lowest price on the market. 1:1 substitution in all your Mojito, Mint Julep, Stinger recipes. Pros: BIB 5L.

Legal notice: Get 27®, Jet 31® are registered trademarks of La Martiniquaise/Bardinet and Pernod-Ricard. Jacoulot and Nar Nar are third-party brands. De Michellot is independent. Comparison compliant with art. L. 122-1 of the Consumer Code.

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