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Sidecar

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Posted: 07/31/21

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The Sidecar is a classic sour cocktail with a long history and well worth the hype. A complex cocktail that is all parts tart, dry, smooth, and warm. It is easy to make and features Cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and some sugar for the rim of your glass. It is sure to become one of your favorites!

glass of Sidecar cocktail with sugared rim and orange slice

A sugared rim is optional when making a Sidecar, but since the cocktail is on the dryer side, the sweetness with each sip is a nice treat.

Sidecar Recipe

Making a delightful Sidecar cocktail at home is quite simple and easy. You will need 2 1/2 ounces Cognac, one ounce triple sec (Grand Mariner or Cointreau), and one ounce lemon juice (fresh is best!) Coating the rim of your glass is optional, but highly encouraged due to the dryer notes of the cocktail. The sweet touch with each sip will really treat your tastebuds.

two glasses of Sidecar cocktail with sugared rim, fresh orange slice garnish and bottle of Cognac in the background

How to Make a Sidecar

  • Rim your coupe glass with sugar and set aside
  • Add Cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice
  • Shake well and strain into prepared glass
  • Garnish wtih an orange slice and enjoy!
shaker of Sidecar ingredients pouring into a glass with sugared rim surrounded by orange slice

How to Serve

Serve your Sidecar cocktail in a coupe glass. To prep the glass, take an orange slice and run it around the rim of the glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of sugar to full coat the rim. Add the prepared drink to the glass and garnish with a fresh orange slice. Cheers!

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two glasses of Sidecar cocktails with sugared rim and orange slice garnish
two glasses of Sidecar cocktail with sugared rim, fresh orange slice garnish and bottle of Cognac in the background
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Sidecar

Serves: 1 cocktail
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 3 minutes
Total: 3 minutes
The Sidecar is a classic sour cocktail with a long history. It is easy to make and features Cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 ounces Cognac
  • 1 ounce triple sec cointreau or grand mariner
  • 1 ounce lemon juice

Instructions

  • Add the Cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice and ice to a shaker.
  • Shake well.
  • Strain into a glass.
  • Garnish and enjoy.
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
two glasses of Sidecar cocktail with sugared rim, fresh orange slice garnish and bottle of Cognac in the background

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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