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Midnight Stinger
Posted: July 18, 2026
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The Midnight Stinger is a digestif-style bourbon sour from Difford's Guide that earns its name from the bracingly medicinal punch of Fernet-Branca. Bourbon provides the familiar warmth, lemon juice adds brightness, and Fernet-Branca — the Italian amaro beloved by bartenders worldwide — delivers a herbal, minty, bittersweet jolt that settles the stomach and sharpens the senses. If you haven't acquired a taste for Fernet, the first sip might challenge you; by the third, you'll find it entirely indispensable. It's the perfect companion to the end of a serious meal.
Instructions
- Combine bourbon, Fernet-Branca, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.