Amaretto Mintz strain guide
Amaretto Mintz, also sold as Amaretto Mints, is an indica-leaning hybrid of Cherry Punch and Animal Mints. People know it for a tart cherry and cool mint smell, purple-streaked buds and THC numbers that usually land in the mid to high 20s.
Where does Amaretto Mintz come from?
Amaretto Mintz is a cross of Cherry Punch and Animal Mints. Most listings credit Seed Cartel, with phenotype hunting by Jay Beezo, though at least one reviewer names a different grower, so the exact credit isn't fully settled.
The name likely nods to the cherry-almond side of amaretto and the mint from its Animal Mints parent, though no one we found explains it directly. You'll see it spelled both Mintz and Mints on menus.
What does Amaretto Mintz smell and taste like?
Expect cherry first, often described as tart or black cherry, with citrus and an earthy, minty base. The taste leans fruitier, with strawberry and berry notes before a cool mint finish.
We couldn't find published terpene results for Amaretto Mintz, so we haven't listed any. Your product's label is the place to check if the producer tested for them.
Amaretto Mintz effects: what people report
Reports don't fully agree. Many people describe it as happy, uplifted and focused, while others call it relaxing and sleepy, especially later on. A common thread is a pleasant mood lift followed by a calmer body feel, and some mention getting hungry.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes come up most, and a few people mention feeling anxious.
How strong is Amaretto Mintz?
Amaretto Mintz is a high-THC strain. Published listings usually put it around 25% to 28% THC, with very little CBD.
That's strong for anyone new to cannabis. Start small and wait before having more. The number on your label is the one that counts, and our guide to THCA vs THC explains why some labels show two different figures.
Buying Amaretto Mintz in Canada
Look for both spellings, Amaretto Mintz and Amaretto Mints, since producers use either. Check the THC and CBD numbers, any listed terpenes and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of the cherry smell.
Amaretto Mintz vs Animal Mints
Animal Mints is one of Amaretto Mintz's parents, so both finish with that cool mint note. Animal Mints smells more like sweet cookie dough, while Amaretto Mintz swaps much of that for tart cherry and berry from its Cherry Punch side. Both are high in THC and lean relaxing, though Amaretto Mintz gets more reports of an upbeat start. If you like cookie and mint, start with Animal Mints. If fruit and mint sounds better, try Amaretto Mintz.
Strains like Amaretto Mintz
If you like Amaretto Mintz, these are the closest matches:
- Animal Mints: a parent, with the same minty finish and a sweeter cookie smell.
- Cherry Punch: the other parent, sweet cherry and berry with a skunky edge.
- Kush Mints: another popular mint strain, earthier and gassier.
- Amaretto Sour: no shared parents, but a similar name and a sweet, nutty smell that fits the amaretto idea.
