sidecar cocktail

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.

Classic Sidecar Cocktail

(4 tablespoons) Cognac (VS or VSOP)

(2 tablespoons) Cointreau

(2 tablespoons) lemon juice

For the garnish: lemon 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.

This easy to make classic cocktail is light and bright and citrusy. Perfect for happy hour! For a group, mix up a pitcher ahead of time and shake each drink as needed.

Sidecar Cocktail Recipe

Cognac

Cointreau (or Triple Sec or Grand Marnier)

lemon juice

Sugar (to rim the glass)

lemon (for garnish, optional)

Fill your shaker with ice, then add the Cognac, Cointreau, and lemon juice. Let sit for a moment.

Rub a slice of lemon on the rim of your glass then invert the glass in a saucer of sugar to coat the rim.

Shake the drink well several times, then strain into the prepared glass.

With a sharp knife cut from the middle to the edge of the lemon slice. Then slide that onto the rim of the glass.

Enjoy!

This yummy, gorgeous take on the classic Sidecar cocktail recipe features gin (instead of cognac), along with fresh lemon juice, Cointreau, and simple syrup. It's easy to make and super sippable.

Gin Sidecar Cocktail

gin (I used Empress Gin)

Cointreau

simple syrup

Lemon twist garnish

Sugar

Add the gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.

Fill with ice and shake until well chilled.

Strain into the sugar-rimmed coupe glass.

The Sidecar is a classic cocktail made with cognac, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. A citrusy, delicious and refreshing classic drink.

cognac

Combine all ingredients in a Boston shaker or mixing glass with a cup of ice. Stir vigorously for 15 seconds then strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a twist of lime.

A refreshing evening drink you can easily make at home, the sidecar cocktail is said to have been inspired from Brandy Crusta. The three-ingredient drink is commonly served in a sugar-crusted glass with a lemon or citrus twist on top.

brandy

lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

ml triple sec

lemon/citrus twist (optional)

sugar (optional)

Pour the brandy, triple sec, and lemon juice in the cocktail shaker. Mix them well.

Crust your serving glass with sugar, if you like. Optionally, you can adjust the quantity of lemon juice and add sugar directly to the cocktail before shaking it.

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