The Stinger

Ingredients:

• 2 or 2¼ ounces of cognac (or brandy; use the first measure for a 4:1 ratio of cognac to crème de menthe, the second for a 3:1 ratio)
• ½ or ¾ ounce white crème de menthe (the first measure is for a 4:1 ratio, the second for a 3:1 ratio)
• fresh mint as a garnish (very optional and not traditional)

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients (except garnish) in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice.  (See Notes.)  Shakevigorously for 30 seconds or so, until the drink is cold.

2. Strain into a cocktail glass (preferably one that has been chilled).  Or strain into a rocks (old-fashioned)glass that has been filled with crushed ice.

3. Add a mint garnish if desired, and serve.  If serving in a rocks glass, add a short straw.

Via: Kitchenriffs