Classic

Midnight Stinger

Name: Midnight Stinger
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Bourbon; 22.5 ml Fernet-Branca; 22.5 ml Lemon juice; 15 ml Simple syrup

Served in a coupe glass

Ingredients

45 ml Bourbon
22.5 ml Fernet-Branca
22.5 ml Lemon juice
15 ml Simple syrup

Preparation

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Garnish

Mint sprig

Origin story

The Midnight Stinger emerged in the mid-20th century, likely as a variation of classic cocktails that blended spirits with herbal liqueurs. Its unique combination of bourbon and Fernet-Branca reflects the era's experimentation with flavors.