Ingredients
Scale
For the Classic Vodka Stingers:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz crème de menthe
For the Stingless Stinger Mocktail:
- 2 oz mint simple syrup (recipe below)
- 2 oz white grape juice
- 3 oz cucumber flavored tonic water (can sub elderflower or plain tonic)
- Optional – 2 drops green food coloring in syrup
Instructions
For the Classic Vodka Stingers:
- Pour vodka and crème de menthe into an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously, then pour into chilled cocktail glasses, straining out ice. Serve immediately.
For the Stingless Stinger Mocktail:
To make the mint simple syrup, combine ½ cup sugar, ½ cup water, and ½ a bunch of fresh mint into a heavy-bottomed saucepan or pot. Heat on stove over medium heat, stirring, until syrup begins to bubble. Lower heat, simmer for 1-2 minutes. Strain out mint. Stirring in green food coloring, if desired. Cool syrup completely in the refrigerator before using.
- Pour mint simple syrup and white grape juice together in an ice-filled highball glass.
- Top with cucumber-flavored tonic water. Serve immediately.