Timeless Classic

Stinger

Crisp glacial peppermint cutting through rich oak-aged cognac over crushed snow-cone ice.

Brandy & Pisco Stirred Crushed pebble ice or served up 3 min · 30% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Fresh mint sprig

VSOP Cognac 60 ml
White Creme de Menthe 20 ml

Preparation

Stir cognac and white creme de menthe over ice for 25 seconds until sub-zero.
Strain over finely crushed ice in a chilled rocks glass (or serve up in a small coupe).
Tuck in a brisk sprig of fresh mint.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Skip buying creme de menthe—muddle 8 fresh mint leaves (or 1 tiny drop peppermint extract) into simple sugar syrup and stir with brandy!

Cognac or Brandy 60 ml
Simple Sugar Syrup 15 ml
Fresh Mint Leaves (or 1 tiny drop Peppermint Extract) 8 leaves

At-Home Steps

Muddle fresh mint leaves firmly with sugar syrup in a jar, add brandy and ice, and shake or stir 20 seconds.
Fine-strain over crushed ice in a short tumbler.
Garnish with a fresh mint leaf.

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How do you make Stinger at home with everyday ingredients?

Skip buying creme de menthe—muddle 8 fresh mint leaves (or 1 tiny drop peppermint extract) into simple sugar syrup and stir with brandy! Ingredients: 60 ml Cognac or Brandy, 15 ml Simple Sugar Syrup, 8 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves (or 1 tiny drop Peppermint Extract). Steps: Muddle fresh mint leaves firmly with sugar syrup in a jar, add brandy and ice, and shake or stir 20 seconds. Fine-strain over crushed ice in a short tumbler. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf.

What is the full craft bar specification for Stinger?

Stinger (Brandy & Pisco, 30% ABV) is prepared stirred with crushed pebble ice or served up and garnished with fresh mint sprig. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) VSOP Cognac, 20 ml (2/3 oz) White Creme de Menthe.