The Stinger is April 17th Drink of the Day!!
Here’s another old stand-by that has been around since the early 1900′s and was very popular in the 50′s and 60′s. The brandy and creme de menthe combination is perfect for an after-dinner cocktail and a sure crowd pleaser when having a dinner party. It was also an infamous drink for those who wanted to go a little lighter during those “martini lunches” that were common during this drink’s heyday.
I am surprised that this drink is not called out more. It’s a very refreshing cocktail if you don’t overdo the creme de menthe. I am sure that if you’re into the dessert drinks, you will enjoy this easy to make concoction. Enjoy!
Side Note: Using Green Creme de Menthe in place of the White Creme de Menthe changes the cocktail name to The Green Hornet.
1 1/2 oz. Brandy
1/2 oz. White Creme de Menthe
Method: You build this in an old fashioned glass filled with ice, by adding the measured amout of brandy, then topping off with white cream de menthe. Stir and serve.
This Day in History:
1790 - Benjamin Franklin, signer of the Declaration of Independance and involved in too many things to mention without using up too much space, died in Philadelphia.
1937 - Daffy Duck made his debut in Porky’s Duck Hunt.
1964 - Geraldine Mock became the first woman to fly solo around the world.
1969 - Sirhan Sirhan was convicted for killing Robert F. Kennedy.
Notable Birthday:
American dramatist, Thornton Wilder, was born on this date in 1897.
Notable Quote:
“Everything good in the world stands on the razor’s edge of danger.” - Thornton Wilder
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