The Old Prince
This Stinger riff more closely resembles the Prince and Brant cocktails, both of which call for bitters to be added to the Stinger’s simple combination of Cognac and crème de menthe. Ours switches out the French brandy in favor of bourbon and adds gentian liqueur and a little salinity, all served over crushed ice, a popular presentation during the postwar period.
INGREDIENTS
1½ oz. bourbon
½ oz. creme de menthe
¼ oz. gentian liqueur
1 dash orange bitters
4 drops “brine”
A mint bouquet, for garnish
ABV LEVEL
In a Lewis bag or heavy dish towel, crush a couple handfuls of ice with a wooden mallet or muddler. Set aside. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Add plenty of ice and stir for 20 seconds. Strain into a small snifter or double rocks glass. Fill to the top with crushed ice. Slap mint bouquet against your palm once or twice and place it in the ice. Insert a short straw. Then mound a little more crushed ice on top.
