COCKTAIL — Stinger Cocktail Recipe

Laxfed Paulacy
Straight Bias Speakeasy
3 min readMar 1, 2024

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The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not. — Mark Twain

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Ah, the Stinger. A cocktail born from the depths of despair and the overwhelming urge to numb the senses. Legend has it that it was created by a jaded bartender who had just about enough of the constant whining and complaining of their patrons. In a fit of sardonic inspiration, they crafted this concoction as a bitter reminder of life’s cruel irony — a cocktail that stings as much as the daily grind.

Now, as for the prelude of concocting this drink, let me regale you with the tale of disillusionment and woe that led to its inception. Picture a dimly lit bar, filled with the murmurs of discontent and the clinking of ice against glass. A lone bartender, cloaked in a veil of cynicism, sought refuge in the alchemy of mixology. And thus, the Stinger was born — a blend of bitterness, resignation, and a dash of disillusionment.

Now, let’s delve into the art of crafting this cocktail, shall we? But of course, the details of its creation are shrouded in the enigma of my bartender’s wit. So, sit back, and let me regale you with the tantalizing allure of the Stinger, leaving you yearning for more without revealing the secrets of its creation. Cheers to irony, despair, and the bittersweet symphony of life.

To make a Stinger cocktail, you will need:

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz brandy
  • 1 oz white crème de menthe
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Pour the brandy and white crème de menthe into the shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds to chill the ingredients.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass or a rocks glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
  6. Serve and enjoy your Stinger cocktail.

Presto, a momentarily fantastical diversion from the mundane. Ah, the Stinger, a delightful reminder of life’s bitter cocktail of disappointments and unfulfilled dreams. Much like sipping on this concoction, life offers fleeting distractions from its relentless onslaught of woes and misfortunes. As we gulp down the temporary solace of this bitter libation, let’s revel in the absurdity of seeking comfort in fleeting pleasures, for we all know that the sting of reality awaits us at the bottom of the glass. So, here’s to drowning in the bitter irony of existence and finding momentary respite in the sting of a cocktail. Cheers, or should I say, bottoms up?

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Laxfed Paulacy
Straight Bias Speakeasy

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