The Sip Scene showcases unique libations from around the basin. Whether it’s a type of beer, wine, cocktail — you name it — we’ll uncover those tasty beverages for you to try at one of the countless local breweries, bars and restaurants.

If you’re a golfer, or even know a golfer, chances are you’ve heard something along the lines of “swing oil” or “aiming fluid” or perhaps even the name of this featured cocktail. This, of course, refers to a sip of a beverage out on the course to “hopefully” help with the swinging of the club. But, in the case of this cocktail, it works just as good when enjoyed indoors.

The ingredients of this libation are quite unique: Condesa prickly pear and orange blossom gin, pisco, hibiscus simple syrup, lime, egg white, and Angostura bitters. Right off the bat, the look of this cocktail is a stunner. Aided by the hibiscus and light pink hue from the gin, it looks like you bottled up Valentine’s Day and poured it in a glass.

The flavor combinations happening in this drink are amazing. The gin pops in with floral and citrus notes that play well with the lime and pisco. Pisco is a South American grape brandy that also has floral and citrus notes but backs them up with more fruit, creating additional depth and layers. Throw in more herbal notes from the bitters and hibiscus and it’s like a dance party with David Guetta spinning the tunes. And if that wasn’t enough, the creamy mouthfeel from the egg whites sends this drink over the top.

To put it in more golf terms, this cocktail is about as close to a 250-yard drive striped down the middle of the fairway as you can get …. It’s that good. And while I’m sure this drink would give me a little “birdie juice” on the course, we’re in the middle of winter so it’s a good thing Stingers has those simulators to get you through until the warmer weather flies.

Stingers Golf Lounge is located at 178 Highway 50 Ste A in Zephyr Cove. For menu and general information visit them online at stingersgolflounge.com or reach them via phone at 530-580-6007.