Smooth, cool, and quietly bold, the Stinger is a two-ingredient classic that feels equal parts cocktail and nightcap. Traditionally made with brandy and white crème de menthe, it delivers a rich, minty flavor that’s both bracing and silky. Popular in the early 20th century (and favored by high society types), the Stinger was often served as an after-dinner drink—a liquid mint on the pillow with a grown-up twist. Simple, elegant, and undeniably suave.