Stinger
Stinger | |
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Best recipe reviewMeh! 2/5 QRather have a beer, anytime. Paul R Smith |
Servings: | 1 |
Calories per serving: | 235 |
Ready in: | 2 minutes |
Prep. time: | 2 minutes |
Cook time: | None |
Difficulty: | |
Recipe author: | Chef |
First published: | 20th February 2014 |
A stinger is a Duo cocktail made by adding crème de menthe to a spirit.
The classic recipe is based on brandy and white crème de menthe, shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
Ingredients
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Method
- Stir with ice.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
Serving suggestions
Garnish with a sprig of mint
Serve with a glass of water.
Recipe source
Variations
Mixing brandy with green crème de menthe, in place of white, yields a Green Hornet.
A "vodka stinger" uses vodka instead of brandy.
The Kremlin Colonel is made with fresh mint instead of crème de menthe, making it similar to a mint julep using vodka in place of bourbon whiskey.
See also
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