
Stinger
Cognac stirred with white creme de menthe and strained up. The classic two-ingredient nightcap — cool mint over warm brandy.
28% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
195 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Brandy
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Cognac· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Armagnac — more rustic, Brandy — any good brandy works
- White Crème de Menthe· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Green Crème de Menthe — same mint, tints it green, Peppermint Schnapps — boozier mint
Instructions
Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes.
Stir well.
Strain into chilled martini cocktail glass.
Optional mint leave.
Pairs well with
Minted cognac closes an evening crisply — dark chocolate belongs beside it:
- Chocolate mint thins
- Dark chocolate truffles
- Candied orange peel
- Butter cookies
Also known as
stiger




