The Stinger during the heyday of its popularity, it was considered an ideal “nightcap” for a night out in New York. Dudly, the Angel, orders a round of Stingers while lunching with ladies from the church in “A Bishop’s Wife”. The drink is also featured in the Mad Men episode “Love Among the Ruins,” set in 1963, when a man buys Peggy Olson a stinger at a bar. It is also seen as a hair of the dog cocktail and good for those suffering a hangover or people who want a quick drink but don’t want the smell of alcohol on their breath. Add green Crème de Menthe and you have a Green Hornet a fun drink from the 40’s.

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The Stinger during the heyday of its popularity, it was considered an ideal "nightcap" for a night out in New York. Dudly, the Angel, orders a round of Stingers while lunching with ladies from the church in "A Bishop's Wife". The drink is also featured in the Mad Men episode "Love Among the Ruins," set in 1963, when a man buys Peggy Olson a stinger at a bar. It is also seen as a hair of the dog cocktail and good for those suffering a hangover or people who want a quick drink but don’t want the smell of alcohol on their breath. Add green Crème de Menthe and you have a Green Hornet a fun drink from the 40’s.
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  1. In shaker glass with ice pour in crème de menthe and brandy. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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