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Midnight Stinger recipe

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Contemporary cocktail served over crushed ice in a tumbler.

Digestive Long
Volume 10 cl
Alcohol 23.7 %
Calories 1328 kcal
Colour Brown, Black
Difficulty Easy
Published 09/2026
Prep time 4 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour all the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously.
  3. Pour unstrained into a glass filled with crushed ice.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Tumbler

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History

Created in 2009 by Sam Ross at Milk & Honey in New York: a cross between the Stinger and the Whiskey Smash.

Decoration

Garnish with a generous bouquet of fresh mint.

Variation

Without Fernet, the recipe becomes closer to a classic Whiskey Smash.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Midnight Stinger called?

The Midnight Stinger cocktail is also known as midnight stinger, fernet bourbon mint, bitter mint cocktail.

Which glass should Midnight Stinger be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Tumbler.

What is the volume of Midnight Stinger?

The volume of the Midnight Stinger cocktail is 10 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Midnight Stinger?

The alcohol content of the Midnight Stinger recipe is 23.7%.

How many calories are in Midnight Stinger?

The calories of the Midnight Stinger cocktail are estimated at 1328 calories.

What colour is Midnight Stinger?

The Midnight Stinger cocktail is Brown, Black in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 10/08/2026

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