I've been watching "Kiss them for Me," a war movie about Navy Pilots in World War II. Cary Grant orders the drink all over San Francisco on his shore leave...the Stinger. I just had to know what is in a Stinger?
The base: Shake about 2 parts Cognac/Brandy with 1 part white creme de menthe and ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Variations:
You can slightly vary the ratio of cognac to creme de menthe, I've seen different ratios all over the internet.
You can substitute rum for cognac or brandy.
You can serve the drink on the rocks in and old-fashioned glass with a short straw
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I regularly gross out my health nut friends by describing one my father's childhood favorite desserts: glazed donuts, cut in half and fried on a skillet in butter. A picture has recently been circulating around the internet that puts this recipe to shame...the luther burgers. What is a Luther Burger? Why, it is a bacon cheeseburger served on a glazed donut instead of a bun. This divine dish is apparently a favorite of the a NYC google chef, who served in the cafeteria to celebrate his birthday. I am equal parts intrigued and disgusted. While I would not recommend serving your date a Luther Burger, it could make for some mighty interesting dinner conversation.
Along with my taste in bourbon, my love of bacon is an attribute many men find endearing. I really love bacon. However, even I am hesitant to purchase bacon flavored toothpicks or bacon flavored dental floss. Hmmm...perhaps they would be good as a gag gift or stocking stuffer. Images from perpetualkid.com
The mint julep is a classic summer cocktail that has become synonymous with the Kentucky Derby, perhaps because of its bourbon base. Recently my sister commented that one of her male friends likes to drink mint juleps on the porch during the summer, and added "Isn't that a girly drink?" I responded with a resounding NO! The mint julep is classic, and one should never be afraid to order one or mix up a batch on a sweltery summer night.
The base: Make up a small batch of minted simple syrup by adding 1 bunch chopped mint to hot simple syrup made by dissolving 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of water of medium heat. Allow syrup to cool, you may strain out the mint if you choose. Pour a little less than 1 oz. minted simple syrup into a glass and fill glass with crushed ice. Pour 2-3 oz of Bourbon (I favor Markers Mark). Add just a touch of water if necessary to fill the glass. Garnish with fresh mint.
Variations:
If you do not have minted simple syrup, you can muddle fresh mint in the bottom of the glass with simple syrup.
For the most authentic presentation you should use a silver mint julep cup, as pictured above.
Mint juleps made with any sort of mix are vile, don't buy pre-made mix!
**Muddling means crushing/pulverizing into the bottom of the glass
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