Cocktail Cabin
Stinger
Cognac and crème de menthe - the smoothest thing on the after-dinner list.
Batch (12 drinks) - measured in Millilitres (UK)
SinglePitcher (6)Batch (12)
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Ingredients
- 600 ml Cognac - A good VS or VSOP - this drink shows off the brandy
- 240 ml Crème de menthe - White, if you have it, so the drink stays clear
- 12 sprigs Mint sprig (optional)
Batch (12 drinks) - about 840 ml of measured ingredients, before ice and dilution.
Timings and per-glass steps are written for one drink and are not scaled. A full jug takes longer to chill, so stir or shake until it is properly cold rather than by the clock, and pour over fresh ice one glass at a time.
Quick version
- Stir cognac and crème de menthe with ice, strain into a cold glass.
Method
- Chill a martini glass or a coupe.
- Fill a mixing glass with ice and add the cognac and the crème de menthe.
- Stir for 20 seconds, until properly cold and diluted.
- Strain into the chilled glass and float a mint leaf on top.
- Served over crushed ice in a rocks glass is the older way, and a very good one.