Sinmint Cookies is an indica-leaning hybrid cannabis strain bred from the Forum Cut of Girl Scout Cookies and Blue Power, known for a minty, earthy-sweet flavor and a euphoric, relaxing high. It is the signature cross of Sin City Seeds in Las Vegas and an ancestor of the popular mint-family strains. Weedmaps lists THC at 18–29%, with most batches landing in the high teens to mid-20s.
Sinmint Cookies Strain at a Glance
| Type | Indica-leaning hybrid |
|---|---|
| Also known as | SinMint Cookies, Sin Mint, Sin Mints, SMC |
| Lineage | Girl Scout Cookies (Forum Cut) × Blue Power |
| Breeder / origin | Sin City Seeds (Las Vegas) |
| THC | 18–29% (typical lab range) |
| Dominant terpenes | Beta-caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene |
| Aroma and flavor | sweet earth, sharp mint, cookie dough, pungent spice, mint, menthol, nutty, creamy kush |
| Reported effects | relaxed, euphoric, tingly |
| Best for | evening use, stress relief, winding down after work |
| Flowering time | 7–9 weeks indoors; outdoors by late October |
Where Sinmint Cookies Comes From
Sinmint Cookies, often shortened to Sin Mint or SMC, is Sin City Seeds’ best-known strain. Leafly calls it the breeder’s signature hybrid and lists the cross as Girl Scout Cookies and Blue Power, Sin City’s own hybrid. Weedmaps specifies that the Cookies parent was the Forum Cut, and says Sin City was already discussing the project publicly by 2013 with the goal of an original Cookies hybrid that kept the Forum Cut’s traits.
Its bigger legacy may be as a parent. Leafly lists Animal Mints and Mint Chocolate Chip among its offspring, and Weedmaps notes that its resinous flowers made it breeding stock for many later mint-family hybrids. It is still sold as seeds and clones, and Florida’s Trulieve carries it as an indica-dominant flower across many locations.
Sinmint Cookies Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers most often describe Sinmint Cookies as relaxed, tingly and euphoric, and the site rates its overall effect as mostly calming. Leafly’s description talks about a strongly euphoric high that lets the mind drift away from the day’s stress. Weedmaps reviewers split between relaxed and euphoric, and its description sketches a heady, euphoric start with some tingly energy before the body settles into calm.
That shape suits evenings and slow weekends. It is not usually described as knock-out sedating, but the body calm builds, so a larger dose can turn into couch time.
Sinmint Cookies Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Mint is the signature. Leafly lists mint, menthol and nutty as its top flavors and describes an earthy sweetness with a trace of sharp mint. Weedmaps reviewers report mint, pungent and ammonia notes, and its description adds sweet cookie dough, creamy Kush, earth and pungent spice, with some phenotypes leaning toward dark fruit and Kush funk. Leafly reviewers also mention cinnamon and a hint of cheese.
Leafly’s lab data puts caryophyllene first, followed by limonene and humulene. Caryophyllene supplies the peppery spice, limonene a light citrus lift, and humulene an earthy, hoppy dryness.
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
- Humulene: woody and hoppy, also found in hops and basil
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Sinmint Cookies
Leafly reviewers most often report dry eyes, dry mouth and some paranoia. The euphoric opening can feel racy for people sensitive to THC, so a small first dose is wise.
If you are new to Sinmint Cookies, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use Sinmint Cookies for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often report reaching for Sinmint Cookies during stress (38%), pain (33%) and depression (27%). These are user reports, not clinical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Sinmint Cookies
- Flowering: 7–9 weeks indoors; outdoors by late October
- Yield: About 12 ounces per plant in ideal conditions; Leafly lists 300–500 grams per square meter
- Environment: Indoor or outdoor; prefers warm, sunny climates
Weedmaps describes an indica-leaning plant with plenty of branching and a compact structure, and says it resists most pests and moisture. It prefers warm weather and lots of sun, and outdoor plants finish by late October. That late finish can collide with autumn rain in the Pacific Northwest, so outdoor growers there should keep airflow high and watch the colas even with its reported moisture resistance. It is available as both seeds and clones.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Sinmint Cookies
- Girl Scout Cookies: its Forum Cut parent
- Animal Mints: one of its best-known offspring
- Thin Mint GSC: another minty Cookies phenotype
- Kush Mints: a modern mint-family hybrid
- Gelato Mints: a sweet, minty dessert hybrid
Browse more indica strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Sinmint Cookies
Dispensary menus change every week, and Sinmint Cookies may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In San Jose, browse San Jose dispensaries and check the menus at stores like CA Collective and Canna Culture. In Ann Arbor, browse Ann Arbor dispensaries and check the menus at stores like National Brands Distribution and Cloud Cannabis Company. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Sinmint Cookies FAQ
Is Sinmint Cookies indica or sativa?
It is an indica-leaning hybrid; Leafly lists it as a hybrid and many dispensaries sell it as indica-dominant.
What is Sinmint Cookies a cross of?
The Forum Cut of Girl Scout Cookies crossed with Sin City Seeds’ Blue Power.
Who bred Sinmint Cookies?
Sin City Seeds of Las Vegas, which calls it its signature hybrid.
Is Sin Mint the same as Sinmint Cookies?
Yes. Sin Mint, Sin Mints and SMC are common short names for the same strain.
What does Sinmint Cookies taste like?
Sharp mint and menthol over sweet, earthy cookie dough with a nutty, spicy finish.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.