Italian Stinger
Description
Italian Stinger is an Italian-style arrangement of the classic Stinger cocktail. While the traditional Stinger born in America in the 1890s uses white mint liqueur, this version uses Italian amaretto. It's an elegant and approachable short cocktail that harmonizes amaretto's rich almond aroma and sweetness with brandy's deep flavor. It's enjoyed as an after-dinner drink or as an aperitif before dinner.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States・Italy （1960年代）
Created as a variation of the Stinger cocktail that gained popularity during America's Prohibition era, using Italian amaretto. In the 1960s, when high-quality amaretto like Disaronno became internationally available, bartenders began creating variations that replaced the Stinger's mint liqueur with amaretto. This resulted in a cocktail with a mellower and more approachable flavor.
Birth Date Meaning
A new hero who guides people in the right direction
The balance of bitterness and sweetness in amaretto represents life's joys and sorrows, while brandy's deep flavor symbolizes an experienced leader. Those who drink this cocktail can become a presence with the power and sense of responsibility to guide others on the right path
Famous Quotes
- "The sweet aroma of amaretto is a magic potion that soothes life's bitterness" - Old Italian proverb
Trivia
- Created as a variation of the Stinger cocktail born in America in the 1890s, using Italian amaretto
- Gained popularity during Prohibition in America as amaretto could mask the taste of poor-quality brandy
- Traditional Stinger uses white mint liqueur, while Italian Stinger uses almond-flavored amaretto
- French Connection made with the same ingredients is served as a long cocktail
- Popularity increased after the 1960s when famous amaretto brands like Disaronno became widespread
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Brandy - 40 ml
- Amaretto - 20 ml
Instructions:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice
- Pour brandy and amaretto
- Stir quickly with a bar spoon
- Stir for about 15 seconds until ice melts sufficiently and ingredients are well mixed
- Place a strainer over the glass
- Pour into a chilled cocktail glass
- Twist lemon peel to release oils and drop into glass