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Stinger Cocktail Recipe
Stinger Cocktail Recipe

Stinger

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Cocktail History

The Stinger is a classic cocktail that was created in the United States in the 1890s. It’s made with a simple combination of Cognac, crème de menthe, and mint, and it quickly became popular among the upper class during Prohibition because the liqueur could mask the low-quality brandy available at the time.

Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Cognac: This is a type of brandy made in Cognac, France with distilled white wine. The recipe calls for Cognac, but I used Driftless Glen Distillery 5 Year Reserve Brandy.

White Crème De Menthe: This is a liqueur made with mint, sugar, and alcohol. I used DeKuyper Crème De Menthe White Liqueur.

Mint Sprig: This is an herb. I used fresh Mojito mint.

Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Mixing Glass: This is used to hold the ingredients while they’re being stirred. I used the Viski 17 oz Cocktail Mixing Glass.

Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.

Julep Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is stirred. I used the A Bar Above Julep Strainer.

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Stinger Cocktail Recipe

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

Appearance: Light orange-brown color

• Aroma: Mint and spices

• Taste: Simple spiced brandy flavor mixed with potent mint notes

• Finish: Spicy aftertaste with menthol mouthfeel

Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Kendall’s Take: “This drink has a minty bite that’ll give you quite the buzz despite its size. I’m not a big brandy drinker, but I did like the Stinger more than the Mint Julep, a similar recipe made with bourbon and mint, because it’s not as bitter. I think I liked more complexity in my drinks, but this is a nice template you could build a drink on.”

Recipe

This cocktail recipe was adapted from The Art of Vintage Cocktails by Stephanie Rosenbaum.

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Stinger

The Stinger is a classic cocktail that was created in the United States in the 1890s. It’s made with a simple combination of Cognac, crème de menthe, and mint, and it quickly became popular among the upper class during Prohibition because the liqueur could mask the low-quality brandy available at the time.

Prep Time 3 mins Assembly Time 2 mins Total Time 5 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 1 Calories: 255 Best Season: Any

Ingredients

Method

  1. Fill a lowball glass with crushed ice.

  2. Add brandy, crème de menthe, and cubed ice to a mixing glass.

  3. Stir for 30-45 seconds.

  4. Pour into lowball glass.

  5. Garnish with mint sprig.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I make this cocktail recipe non-alcoholic?

Use Escape Mocktails Non-Alcoholic Cognac Alternative in place of the brandy and Monin Premium Peppermint Syrup in place of the mint liqueur to try a mocktail version of this drink.

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About The Author

Kendall is the creator of Novel Nightcaps, a mixology blog chronicling recipes she tries from her cocktail book collection.