The Old-Fashioned
Stinger
Ingredients
- 2 ounces
- ½ ounce white
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
- Garnish: 1 sprig
Method
Shake all the ingredients with ice for about 5 seconds, then strain into an Old-Fashioned glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with the mint sprig and serve with a straw.
History
A brandy and white crème de menthe cocktail popular from the early 1900s through the mid-20th century, often associated with after-dinner drinking in high-society circles.
Web alternative
Stinger
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Brandy
- 1/2 oz White Creme de Menthe
Method
Stir the ingredients with ice, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.