White Spider
A Stinger made with vodka. Crisp and minty.
Stirred · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 30% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Vodka
- 22.5 ml Crème de menthe
- Mint leaf (garnish)
Method
- Pour 60 ml vodka into the mixing glass
- Pour 22.5 ml crème de menthe into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the White Spider
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
White Spider FAQ
What's in a White Spider?
60 ml vodka, 22.5 ml crème de menthe, garnished with mint leaf.
How strong is a White Spider?
About 30% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.3 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a White Spider?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a White Spider in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
