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Stinger Cocktail Drink

Stinger Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Savor simplicity with this classic Stinger cocktail recipe! A perfect balance of cognac and white crème de menthe, it's the refreshing staple for every festive occasion.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 210

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Cognac
  • ¾ oz White Crème de Menthe
  • Ice cubes

Equipment

  • Mixing Glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Strainer
  • Cocktail Glass chilled

Instructions

  • Chill Glass: Stir some ice cubes in the coupe glass with a bar spoon or place it in the freezer to chill it.
  • Combine Ingredients: Combine ¾ oz White Crème de Menthe with 2 oz Cognac in the mixing glass.
  • Add Ice: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes.
  • Stir: With a bar spoon stir the drink for about 45 revolutions.
  • Prepare Glass: Remove the ice cubes from your coupe glass or take it out from the freezer
  • Strain: Strain the mixture into this chilled coupe glass.
  • Serve: Enjoy your drink!

Notes

Substitutes:

From my experience, if you don't have cognac on hand, quality brandy works as a great substitute; it's from the same family but not as region-specific. As for the white crème de menthe, if that's too sweet for you or if it's just unavailable, I've tried using peppermint schnapps. It has a higher alcohol content and it is less sweet but maintains a similar minty profile.

Making a Pitcher of Stinger Cocktail:

  • Scale: For a pitcher serving 8 people, you'd want to multiply your ingredients by 8. This means you'll need 16 oz of cognac and 6 oz of white crème de menthe.
  • Mix: Combine the cognac and white crème de menthe in a pitcher with ice. Strain and store it in the fridge.
  • Serve: Serve in chilled cocktail glasses for that added touch of elegance.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

For a non-alcoholic version, you can use a non-alcoholic brandy or a grape juice concentrate with some deeper notes similar to cognac. Instead of crème de menthe, try mint syrup or dissolve some mint candies in water for that minty flavor without the alcohol. Follow the same steps for mixing and serving.

Making it Vegan:

The classic Stinger cocktail is inherently vegan. The ingredients generally do not contain any animal products. However, always check the labels of any substitutes, especially non-alcoholic versions, to ensure they're free of animal-derived ingredients.