Stinger

Equipment: Martini glass, crushed ice, glass shaker, scoopful of small ice cubes 3/4 ounce brandy, 3/4 ounce white creme de menthe, cocktail spoon, strainer and glass of ice water.

Fill martini glass with ice, set aside; put scoopful of ice, brandy and creme de menthe in shaker; stir in circular motion until mixture is chilled and diluted, about 15 minutes; dump ice out of glass; strain mixture into glass and serve with water.