Cocktail Recipes

Stinger

Prohibition | Cocktail | from Anders Erickson

Feel the sweet sting of cognac and crème de menthe with the Stinger, a classic high-society cocktail from the pre-Prohibition era.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 oz / 100 ml 6 oz / 150 ml	Cognac	Maison Rouge VSOP
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Crème de Menthe	Tempus Fugit
1 spray 1 1⁄2 spray 2 spray 3 spray	Absinthe

Notes

• Method: Shaken
• Pour: Open Pour
• Glassware: Low BallCrushed Ice
• Garnish: Sprig of mint
• Special Prep: Spray the absinthe over the top of the cocktail.