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Stirred · 1 serving

Stinger

A cooling two-ingredient classic of cognac and white mint liqueur.

Short answer

Stinger is a stirred cocktail made with cognac and crème de menthe. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Stinger 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
Stinger ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac50 ml5 cl1.7 oz2.5 parts
Crème de menthe20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part

Garnish: One mint leaf, optional

Method

How to make Stinger

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the cocktail thoroughly and prepare the One mint leaf, optional before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure cognac, creme de menthe accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the drink is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled cocktail, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Finish with One mint leaf, optional and serve immediately at its coldest.

Tasting profile

What does Stinger taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Stinger questions

What is in a Stinger?

Kokto’s build uses cognac and crème de menthe.

How long does a Stinger take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Stinger prepared?

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

Is a Stinger 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 B003https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/stinger/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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