Rum Stinger Royale
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.17 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
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Fill shaker with ice
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Shake vigorously
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Fill old-fashioned glass with crushed ice
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Strain mixture into glass over crushed ice
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Garnish with mint sprig
Cocktail Description
This is what happens when the classic Stinger sheds its brandy coat and heads straight to the Caribbean for a rum-soaked makeover with a brilliant herbal twist.
The Rum Stinger Royale builds on white rum's clean, grassy backbone and layers in the exotic vanilla-anise complexity of Galliano Autentico alongside cooling crème de menthe, creating a drink that's refreshing yet surprisingly sophisticated. Lime juice adds brightness that cuts through the sweetness, while sugar cane syrup ties everything back to rum's molasses origins. This is an excellent choice for warm evenings on the patio or as a palate-cleansing interlude between courses at a dinner party. The technique is straightforward—just shake and strain over crushed ice—making it accessible for home bartenders who can handle a cocktail shaker. The mint-forward profile pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, particularly shrimp or fish tacos, and it's also a natural companion to Vietnamese or Thai cuisine where fresh herbs play a starring role. That crushed ice keeps things frosty and dilutes the drink slowly as you sip, turning each moment into a slightly different experience.
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