Name: Midnight Stinger
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 30 ml Bourbon whiskey; 30 ml Fernet liqueur; 22.5 ml Lemon juice; 12.5 ml Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)

Ingredients

1 fl oz

Bourbon whiskey

1 fl oz

Fernet Branca liqueur

3/4 fl oz

Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

5/12 fl oz

Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix

How to make

Glassware

Prepare

Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.

Prepare garnish of mint sprigs.

Method

SHAKE all ingredients with ice.

STRAIN into glass filled with crushed ice.

Garnish

Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Midnight Stinger contains 183 calories

Alcohol content:

1.4 standard drinks
19.5% alc./vol. (39.01° proof)
19.9 grams of pure alcohol

Review

Just enjoyed a hearty meal? Well, this digestivo is just the ticket. If you're not accustomed to the taste of fernet then the first couple of sips may be challenging, but then this very refreshing cocktail becomes eminently sippable, quaffable even, and certainly stomach-settling – well, I think so.

Comments & Discussion

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Carolyn Rush 1 month ago

This is the drink that made me do a 180° on both whiskey and Fernet (though our local called it Livin' After Midnight).
Never liked either ingredient before and now I love them both!!
We typically make it with rye, and use a little more than the recipe calls for.

OK, a lot more ;)

Calvin Grant 1 month ago

Totally agree. Favorite Fernet cocktail. Now must try it with rye. Cheers!

Scott Gardner 1 month ago

Just tried Fernet for the first time, only used 1 barspoon and it dominated the drink. I can't imagine enjoying a full ounce, but I will give it a shot!

BRUSH 1 month ago

Personal favorite of mine. The go-to when I'm too tired to think what to drink.

Ryan Madden 7 months ago

I tried the drink with the 12.5ml of simple but it was too dry for my liking. I found it much better with the original 3/4oz of simple; in my case I use 2:1 simple.

Caitlin Eisner 9 months ago

The mint garnish isn't necessary, the fernet is minty enough.

Justin Aniello 9 months ago

Not super exciting but still good, certainly need to enjoy Fernet as that is the dominate flavor. I used half the lemon juice which was the right amount for me.

Bocman 9 months ago

That was something good! 😊
Initially, I was thinking it would be strange, but this is truly great. I don’t know any other cocktail with such a high amount of fernet that doesn’t taste off. Fernet dominates everything, but in this cocktail, it’s all good. 👍
Thanks for sharing 🤝

Tony Jones 9 months ago

I used 35/25 bourbon(101)/Fernet and poured into a frozen glass with ice.
My favourite cocktails are those which seem to create a whole new taste, and this certainly delivers. The lemon and Fernet combine and dominate with a unique buzz.

Matt Musick 1 year ago

One of my favorites, though I find rye more suiting here. Has always been a crowd pleaser.

Jared Lindenberger 1 year ago

My ratios have come to 1.5 bourbon (I've found a higher proof is nicer since it cuts through the fernet. I use Rittenhouse rye), 1 fernet branca, .5 lemon, .5 simple syrup. This is a great recipe that I think anyone who enjoys the ingredients will love.