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Stinger

Name: Stinger
Cuisine: Unforgettables
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Brandy; 1/2 oz White Creme De Menthe

Stinger combines Brandy, White Creme De Menthe in a ordinary drink served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for cozy night in.

Quick tags

IBAClassic

Quick fact

A stinger is a duo cocktail made by adding crème de menthe to brandy. The cocktail's origins can be traced to the United States in the 1890s, and the beverage remained widely popular in America until the 1970s. It was seen as a drink of the upper class, and has had a somewhat wide cultural impact.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

2 total

Brandyspirit - Alcoholic

1 1/2 oz

White Creme De Mentheingredient - Non-alcoholic

1/2 oz

How to make it

Build it step by step.

2 steps

1Pour in a mixing glass with ice, stir and strain into a cocktail glass.
2May also be served on rocks in a rocks glass.

Method

Stirred

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Stinger is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Brandy, White Creme De Menthe.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for cozy night in.

Glassware

Cocktail glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Brandy, White Creme De Menthe.

Best pairing

Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.

Serving style

Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Stinger is associated with the Unforgettables family of modern cocktail classics.

Background

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