Sidecar
A classic sidecar is a classy and hassle-free cocktail that is made with cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice. Fresh lemon juice is essential to achieve the brightest and most revitalizing results. If you want to add a lemon twist as a garnish, zest the lemon first.
This recipe is quick to prepare and serves two people, but it also makes a fantastic batch cocktail for a party. The recipe can be multiplied by two, three, or four and combined in a pitcher. Shake over ice right before serving, then strain into glasses after having been stored in the refrigerator.
It's similar to a whiskey sour, but the addition of orange liqueur adds a floral, fruity note. Cointreau is the most commonly used orange liqueur, but feel free to substitute any other orange liqueur you have on hand, such as triple sec.
Although simple syrup is not typically used in sidecar cocktails, many recipes include a sugared rim for added sweetness. Brown sugar can be used to add molasses flavor, or granulated sugar can be spiked with cinnamon for a spicy twist.
Recipe for 2 serving(s)
Ingredients:
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- 4 oz. cognac or bourbon
- 2 oz. orange liquor, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1 1/2 oz. lemon juice
- Orange or lemon twist, for garnish
Directions:
- Put the sugar in granules on a plate. Just the glass rims should be dipped in water before being dunked in sugar.
- Combine the cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker. To thoroughly chill, shake for 10 to 20 seconds. After that, strain it into two martini or coupe glasses. Add an orange or lemon twist as a garnish.
