cocktail Classic
Stinger
Served in a coupe glass
Ingredients
- 60 ml Cognac
- 22.5 ml Crème de menthe (white)
Preparation
Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish
Mint leaf
Origin story
The Stinger cocktail is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, often associated with the post-Prohibition era. Its simple combination of cognac and crème de menthe became a popular after-dinner drink.