Stinger

Ingredients

• 50 ml cognac
• 20 ml white crème de menthe
• 1 pieces mint sprig

Steps

1. 1
   Chill a rocks glass or coupe.
2. 2
   Combine the cognac and crème de menthe in a shaker with plenty of ice.
3. 3
   Use white crème de menthe, not green — the drink should be pale, not lurid.
4. 4
   Shake hard for 10 seconds. Unusually for an all-spirit drink, the Stinger is shaken; the extra aeration softens the mint.
5. 5
   Strain into the chilled glass, over crushed ice if you prefer it long.
6. 6
   Garnish with a mint sprig.