Sidecar
Made with Brandy
main ingredients
- Brandy (cognac or Armagnac; or bourbon) - 2ounce
- Orange liqueur (Cointreau) - 1ounce
- Lemon juice (fresh) - 3/4ounce
- Garnish: lemon twist (or orange twist) - As needed
instructions
Gather the ingredients.
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
Shake well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist. Enjoy.
Tips
Some people enjoy their sidecar with equal amounts of Cointreau and lemon juice; the pour is typically 3/4 ounce of each. The sweet-sour balance may need to be adjusted depending on the brands and styles of brandy you use.
Fresh lemon juice is essential for a sidecar. A single lemon should yield about 1 3/4 ounces, more than enough for two drinks.
To reduce waste, cut the lemon spiral before slicing the fruit open to juice it.
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
Shake well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist. Enjoy.
Tips
Some people enjoy their sidecar with equal amounts of Cointreau and lemon juice; the pour is typically 3/4 ounce of each. The sweet-sour balance may need to be adjusted depending on the brands and styles of brandy you use.
Fresh lemon juice is essential for a sidecar. A single lemon should yield about 1 3/4 ounces, more than enough for two drinks.
To reduce waste, cut the lemon spiral before slicing the fruit open to juice it.