I am a confessed fan of both Stingers and anything with Galliano. However, this drink fails to satisfy either of those affinities. First of all I'm not sure where this cocktail comes from. It's not identified as a Dale DeGroff original but likewise does not feature any biographical info. Secondly, I'm not sure what the guidelines are for a drink to qualify as a Stinger, but it seems like the other nontraditional variations that I've encountered at least feature white Creme de Menthe, such as the Black Widow, made with white rum and creme de menthe. The International Stinger has Metaxa, which is by my understanding a Greek brandy liqueur, and so is somehow related to cognac, but still it seems confusing. More to the point, I didn't enjoy the taste of this cocktail. It struck me as tasting somehow like cheap scotch.
I think the only thing charming about this drink is that it uses the two most obnoxiously tall bottles behind the bar.
Following the advice of my mother ("If you don't have anything nice to say...") I'm going to shut up now about this cocktail.
Comments (3)
I could have told you this wasn't any good, even before you made it.
I remember the stinger being on the paper placemat at Howard Johnson's in Times Square. One of my old roomates used to order them, and once convinced me to get one. Seemed to me like liquor with training wheels. (or mouthwash)
Keep up the great work.
Posted by Mike | January 23, 2009 8:05 PM
Posted on January 23, 2009 20:05
Mike-
Stingers on the menu at HOJO? I love it. I love it more that there was a paper place mat with cocktails on it. Note to self: whenever you open a cocktail lounge or diner, use paper place mat menus
PS Some time I have to show you these great place mats I have from Burger King ca 1980 ;-)
Posted by Tex | January 24, 2009 8:13 PM
Posted on January 24, 2009 20:13
I wonder Just who was cool enough to give you said placemats?
Posted by Mike | January 25, 2009 1:34 AM
Posted on January 25, 2009 01:34