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The Stinger is cocktail number 73 on the Swank Cocktail Guide.
Stinger cocktail history
A simple cocktail, the Stinger consists of only two ingredients, Brandy and Creme de Menthe. While its creator is unknown, a similar cocktail, The Judge, was included by William Schmidt in 1891 in The Flowing Bowl.
Jacques Straub included the Stinger recipe in both his 1913 Manual of Mixed Drinks, on page 101, and Drinks, in 1914 on page 78.
Stinger cocktail recipe
1/2 Brandy, 1/2 White Creme de Menthe. Shake well with cracked ice and strain into glass. Serve with two short straws.
Ingredients used:
- E & J Brandy VSOP Grand Blue
- Hiram Walker White Creme de Menthe
Stinger cocktail review
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My Dad used to order a Stinger after dinner on occasion and I always liked the name as a kid. We enjoyed the Stinger Vanderbilt-style, before dinner. (Gloria Vanderbilt’s father, Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt, served them prior to dining). A fabulous beverage.
Next up… Cocktail # 74, Hot Toddy
