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Stirred · 1 serving

Saz with a Sting

Deke Dunne's minty Sazerac-Stinger hybrid, combining a funky Jamaican-rum rinse with rye, Armagnac, and white creme de menthe.

Short answer

Saz with a Sting is a stirred cocktail made with jamaican rum, rye whiskey, armagnac, crème de menthe, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Saz with a Sting ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Saz with a Sting ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Jamaican rum5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Rye Whiskey25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz5 parts
Armagnac25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz5 parts
Crème de menthe25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz5 parts
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Saz with a Sting

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Thoroughly pre-chill a clear old-fashioned glass and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Pour the Jamaican-style aged rum into the cold glass, swirl to coat the inside, and discard all visible excess.

  3. 03

    Measure the rye whiskey, Armagnac, and white creme de menthe into a mixing glass filled with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the mixture is very cold, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the rum-rinsed old-fashioned glass without adding ice.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils, rest exactly one compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Saz with a Sting taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Saz with a Sting questions

What is in a Saz with a Sting?

Kokto’s build uses jamaican rum, rye whiskey, armagnac, crème de menthe, and lemon.

How long does a Saz with a Sting take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Saz with a Sting prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Saz with a Sting alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B115https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/10360/saz-with-a-sting · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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