# Stinger

> Stinger, the IBA official recipe: 50 ml cognac and 20 ml crème de menthe. Stirred and served up in a chilled martini glass.

Cognac and white crème de menthe stirred cold. A minty after-dinner drink.

- IBA category: [IBA: The Unforgettables](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/unforgettables/index.md)
- Main spirit: [Brandy & cognac cocktails](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/brandy-cocktails/index.md)
- Method: Stirred (stirred with ice in a mixing glass)
- Glass: Martini glass
- Served: Straight up, no ice
- Strength: about 24.7% ABV once diluted by ice, about 1.4 standard drinks (14 g of alcohol each)
- Volume: 70 ml (2⅓ oz) before ice, about 100 ml in the glass
- Taste: Sweet, Herbal, Spirit-forward

## Ingredients

Amounts are for one drink. Ounces use 30 ml to the ounce.

- 50 ml (1⅔ oz) [Cognac](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/cognac/index.md)
- 20 ml (⅔ oz) [Crème de menthe](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/creme-de-menthe/index.md) (white)

## Method

1. Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes.
2. Stir well.
3. Strain into chilled martini cocktail glass.

## Garnish

Optional mint leaf.

## Source

- Recipe as specified by the International Bartenders Association: https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/stinger/
- IBA video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWZdXL8tNoc
- Strength is an estimate that allows for dilution from ice; brands vary.

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