Cocktails
Stinger
Stinger is a compact mint-accented cocktail with a smooth, spirit-forward profile and a cool finish. It works best as a slower after-dinner drink when something simple and distinctive fits the mood.
At a Glance
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 2 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients & Tools
- 1 1/2 ozBrandyBase Spirit
- 1/2 ozWhite Creme de MentheLiqueur Modifier
How to Make It
- Pour in a mixing glass with ice, stir and strain into a cocktail glass.Stirred
- May also be served on rocks in a Rocks glass.Serve
How to Serve
- Glass
- Cocktail Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Stirred
Taste
What does Stinger taste like?
Stinger has a drier, more aromatic profile. Bitter, herbal or botanical notes give it structure and make it feel less sugary.
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.
Estimated sensory profile
- High ABV
- Full-bodied
Practical notes
When to choose it
How to decide if Stinger is right for you
Stinger suits drinkers who like drier, more aromatic cocktails. Choose it when you want structure, bitterness or herbal lift instead of a sweet fruit profile. The listed serve is about 35.6% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.
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Skip Stinger if...
Skip Stinger if you prefer soft, sweet or fruit-led drinks. Bitter and herbal cocktails can feel dry or intense if you are expecting easy sweetness.
About this drink
The Stinger is an older after-dinner cocktail built from brandy and white crème de menthe. It is often associated with late-19th and early-20th-century high-society drinking, although the exact origin is not cleanly settled.
When to serve
- After DinnerSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
- DessertSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
Occasion tags include deterministic rules plus LLM-assisted fact-checked patches based on recipe name, ingredients, glassware, flavour tags and pairing evidence.
Food pairings
Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.
Diet & lifestyle
Compatible, based on the listed ingredients
May be limited
Not compatible
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions
Brandy1 1/2 oz
White Creme De Menthe1/2 oz
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I make a Stinger at home?
- Yes. The Stinger uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.