- 45 ml1.5 ozcognac
- 15 ml0.5 ozwhite creme de menthe
Garnish: none
- Method
- Shaken
- Strength
- ~26% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Add cognac and creme de menthe to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass or coupe.
- No garnish needed.
The story
A favorite in old-money clubrooms through most of the 20th century, this one has basically two notes, cognac and mint, and nothing else fighting for attention. It fell out of fashion for a while simply because minty drinks went out of style, not because anything was wrong with it.
Flavour
Quick answers
Stinger questions
How do you make a Stinger?
Add cognac and creme de menthe to a shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled rocks glass or coupe. No garnish needed. You need 45 ml (1.5 oz) cognac and 15 ml (0.5 oz) white creme de menthe.
What's in a Stinger?
Cognac and white creme de menthe, garnished with none.
Is a Stinger shaken or stirred?
Shaken. Shaking chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus or cream.
What glass is a Stinger served in?
A rocks, with no ice.
How strong is a Stinger?
About 26% ABV once it is diluted, so it is a strong, spirit-forward drink.
Barback: 100 Cocktails
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