
1. Fill a mixing glass with ice. 2. Add the brandy and white crème de menthe. 3. Stir until chilled. 4. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice or into a chilled glass.
The Stinger is a classic digestif built from brandy and white crème de menthe. It was especially popular in the first half of the 20th century and is often associated with club and hotel bar culture. The flavor is simple but distinctive: a strong grape-based spirit meets cool mint sweetness. A good version should feel refreshing rather than like a mint candy.