How come when you have mint gum then drink water, it's REALLY cold?

i've always wondered this.

hmm.

any answers?

How come when you have mint gum then drink water, it's REALLY cold?
its not cold, its just the strong menthol flavor in your mouth that ur tasting. i hate when that happens.

thats why ice breakers gum is "cold" because of the taste.
Reply:it only feels cold, but it's actually enhancing the mint from your gum