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$3.63
cost
132
cal
26.7%
ABV
2/5
NA score
1.33
std drinks
0.2g
sugar
Stinger
An easy brandy cocktail built on cognac.
The Recipe
- cognac2 oz
- crème de menthe1 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$3.63
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$9.37
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | 2 oz | $3.15 |
| crème de menthe | 1 oz | $0.47 |
| Total pour cost | $3.63 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
132
Sugar
0.2g
ABV
26.7%
Std drinks
1.33
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | 128 | 97% |
| creme de menthe | 4 | 3% |
Carbs: 0.4g
Alcohol: 18.7g
Volume: 3 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
2/5Convertibility
Original cost
$3.55
Zero-proof cost
$3.08
Not recommended for conversion. This recipe leans too heavily on the original spirit structure.
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | Seedlip Zero Proof Spirit(Seedlip) | $2.68 |
| creme de menthe | Kept | $0.39 |
Flavor notes
One or more swaps are estimated. Taste and adjust citrus or sweetener to rebalance.
Pairs Well With
brandysalted nutscitrus olivesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuterieribeyeburgershort ribssteak frites
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Stinger?
- 2 oz cognac, 1 oz crème de menthe.
- How much does a Stinger cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Stinger is $3.63 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Stinger?
- A Stinger has approximately 132 calories, with 26.7% ABV and 0.2g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Stinger?
- Yes — the Stinger has a convertibility score of 2/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.08.