Amaretto Stinger
The Amaretto Stinger is a strong cocktail, sweet and herbal on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 97 out of 100
- Fruity
- 45 out of 100
- Bitter
- 26 out of 100
- Herbal
- 70 out of 100
- Boozy
- 64 out of 100
How to make an Amaretto Stinger
To make an Amaretto Stinger, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1½ oz Amaretto and ¾ oz White Creme de Menthe.
You'll need
- Amaretto1½ oz
- White Creme de Menthe¾ oz
Instructions
- 1
Add amaretto and white creme de menthe to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a cocktail glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
Why shake? A hard shake chills the drink quickly and blends everything evenly.
Amaretto Stinger questions
What does an Amaretto Stinger taste like?
Mostly sweet and herbal, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 19% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Amaretto Stinger?
About 19% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
Should an Amaretto Stinger be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: a hard shake chills and dilutes it quickly.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
What glass do you serve an Amaretto Stinger in?
A cocktail glass.