Amaretto Stinger
A delightful variation of the classic Stinger cocktail, this recipe swaps brandy for the nutty, sweet profile of Amaretto, pairing it perfectly with the crisp, cooling notes of white crème de menthe. It serves as an excellent, sophisticated after-dinner digestif.
What it tastes like
The aroma is dominated by sharp menthol and toasted almond. On the palate, the texture is syrupy and dense with flavors of marzipan and peppermint. The finish is cold and brisk, leaving a sweet herbal coating on the tongue.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Amaretto1.5 oz
- White Creme de Menthe0.75 oz
Preparation
- 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with cracked ice.
- 2
Pour the Amaretto and White Creme de Menthe into the shaker.
- 3
Shake vigorously until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
- 4
Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass.
- 5
Serve immediately.
Substitutions
- AmarettoHazelnut Liqueur — This provides a roasted, woody nuttiness in place of the cherry-like almond profile.
- White Creme de MentheBranca Menta — This adds a medicinal, bitter herbal edge that significantly reduces the drink's sugar profile.
- White Creme de MentheGreen Creme de Menthe — This preserves the peppermint flavor but changes the drink from clear to a vibrant emerald color.
- AmarettoCognac — Substituting the amaretto for brandy creates a traditional Stinger with much higher alcohol heat and less sugar.
Variations
Midnight Stinger
Add 0.5 oz of Fernet-Branca to introduce a deep, bitter complexity that balances the high sugar content.
Almond Frappe
Serve the combined ingredients over a mound of crushed ice to dilute the thickness and create a colder, more refreshing texture.