The cocktail notebook · Brandy & grape spirit
Stinger
Cognac with a clear mint finish. A advanced comparison study made by stir and strain.
- Base
- cognac
- Method
- Stir & Strain
- Glass
- Martini glass
- Yield
- One drink
Recipe reference: IBA reference recipe. Follow the stated stirred served-up reference.
Stinger recipe
1 serving · IBA reference recipeMillilitres control this recipe. US fluid ounces are rounded to the nearest quarter ounce for convenience and are not a different recipe ratio. Dashes, spoons, leaves and other non-liquid measures are listed as written.
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 50 ml≈ 1.75 US fl oz | cognac |
| 20 ml≈ 0.75 US fl oz | white crème de menthe |
Ice: Preparation ice only; no serving ice. Garnish: 1 mint leaf, optional.
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How to make it
- Chill the serving glass and prepare clean mixing equipment.
- Measure all recipe ingredients into a mixing glass with fresh ice.
- Stir smoothly to combine, chill and control dilution; check the venue’s observed target.
- Strain into the chilled serving glass and apply the specified garnish.
Why it works: The white mint liqueur preserves a clear amber appearance. Stirring is the current reference method, despite other preparation traditions.
Common mistakes, useful fixes
Unrecorded substitution
Disclose the changed colour and product, and use an approved variation.
Inconsistent finish
check the exact measures, products and preparation sequence.
Unclear guest expectation
explain this specification before preparing.
Serving the guest
What to tell the guest
Cognac with a clear mint finish. Disclose the changed colour and product, and use an approved variation.
Dietary and product checks
Check all exact product labels and relevant guest restrictions; no generic recipe guarantees safety.
Variations
- Any variant must be named and recorded. Disclose the changed colour and product, and use an approved variation.
Where does the Stinger come from?
Origin: Origin not yet verified in this edition. (Origin not yet verified in this edition)
The cited IBA page establishes this modern reference recipe, not a definitive country, inventor or date. This lesson keeps those historical questions open rather than repeating an unsupported origin tale. Its learning purpose is specific: The white mint liqueur preserves a clear amber appearance. Stirring is the current reference method, despite other preparation traditions.
Stinger questions
What is the key decision in this study?
The white mint liqueur preserves a clear amber appearance. Stirring is the current reference method, despite other preparation traditions.
Only green mint liqueur is available.
Disclose the changed colour and product, and use an approved variation.
From a recipe to a repeatable skill
Learn the method behind the order.
Stinger is an optional reference recipe in Advanced Cocktails & Refined Bar Service. Useful spirit-and-mint stirred reference; limited new skill beyond modifier control.
The course is free. An optional paid certificate tests knowledge in an online exam; it is not an observed practical assessment or an accredited bartending qualification.