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Try your hand at recreating a classic 1920s cocktail, the sidecar. It's easy to adapt – simply use cognac, or go with equal parts cognac, triple sec and lemon juice

Sidecar

cognac

lemon juice

Angostura bitters(optional)

Put a coupe glass in the fridge to chill. Tip all of the ingredients into a cocktail&nbsp;shaker.

Shake well, until the outside of the shaker feels cold, then strain the cocktail into the chilled glass. If the lemon juice is too sharp, add the bitters to taste.

Triple Sec

Lemon

Cognac

Shake

Add all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well until the outside of the shaker becomes frosted.

Strain

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve.

A Bourbon Sidecar is a simple three-ingredient variation of the classic Sidecar. While the original calls for cognac as its base spirit, here you're using bourbon alongside the triple sec and fresh lemon juice. The result is a similar cocktail to the original, but with more of those classic whiskey notes (oak, vanilla, spices) rather than the fruit and floral notes associated with cognac.To make a Bourbon Sidecar, shake the ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. And to see how it compares to the original, try making both and sipping them side by side. It's a fun experiment.

Bourbon Sidecar

oz bourbon whiskey

oz triple sec

Pour the whiskey, triple sec and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

Shake well, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Here's how to make one of the best classic cocktails of all time: the Sidecar cocktail! This sour is the perfect balance of Cognac, Cointreau and lemon.

Sidecar (Cognac Cocktail)

(4 tablespoons) Cognac (VS or VSOP)

(2 tablespoons) Cointreau

(2 tablespoons) lemon juice

For the garnish: lemon twist or orange twist

rim,

Cut a notch in a lemon wedge, then run the lemon around the rim of a cocktail glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of superfine sugar.

Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake until cold.

Strain the drink into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or orange twist.

The Sidecar is a classic cocktail steeped in history, believed to have been invented around the end of World War I in either London or Paris. The Sidecar strikes a balance between the robust warmth of cognac and the sharp, citrus notes provided by freshly squeezed lemon juice, complemented by a touch of sweetness and complexity from the triple sec. Traditionally served in a chilled cocktail glass, the drink&#039;s presentation is elegant and timeless. Its flavor profile is a harmonious blend of tart and sweet, making it a sophisticated choice for a before-dinner aperitif. The Sidecar remains a favored choice among those who appreciate classic cocktails with an illustrious past.

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