Stinger

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.

Stinger

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

Best recipe review Meh! 2/5 QRather have a beer, anytime. Paul R Smith

Ingredients

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• 2 ounces brandy
• 1 ounce white crème de menthe
• Fresh sprigs of mint

Method

1. Stir with ice.
2. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Serving suggestions

Garnish with a sprig of mint

Serve with a glass of water.

Recipe source

• http://www.drinkboy.com/Cocktails/Recipe.aspx?itemid=154

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

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stinger_(cocktail)

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