Aztec Stinger
Cocktail avec alcool
Catégorie : Alcoolisé
Ingrédients
- 4 cl de tequila
- 4 de glaçons
- 2 cl de crème de menthe blanche
Préparation
Directly in the glass Put the ice cubes, tequila, and white crème de menthe into an old-fashioned glass Stir for 8 to 10 seconds
Histoire
The Aztec Stinger is a modern variation of the famous Stinger, a cocktail that appeared in the United States at the turn of the 20th century and was traditionally made with cognac and crème de menthe. The name Aztec here refers to the use of tequila, an iconic Mexican spirit, which replaces the cognac to give the recipe a more Southwestern identity. It is therefore an adaptation rather than a historically codified cocktail within the major classic families.
The original Stinger is generally associated with the Prohibition era and the culture of American bars in the interwar period, even though its popularity became especially established in the following decades. Its simple formula, based on the balance between a base spirit and white crème de menthe, has inspired many variations. The Aztec Stinger follows this logic by substituting tequila, resulting in a drier, more vegetal drink that is often brighter on the palate.
As with many derivative cocktails, the exact origin of the Aztec Stinger is difficult to attribute to a single creator or a precise date. It seems to have emerged in the context of reinterpretations of classics, when bartenders began pairing well-known recipes with spirits from other traditions. The combination of tequila and white crème de menthe reflects this practice: a simple cocktail, built on an old model, but whose history belongs more to the evolution of mixology than to a clearly documented creation.