Brandy
Sidecar
Cognac, orange liqueur and fresh lemon make a brisk, elegant sour with a warm finish.
- Time
- 5 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Method
- Shaken
- Strength
- ≈ 25% ABV
- Estimated, after dilution
- Glass: Coupe
- Ice: No ice
The Sidecar pairs the depth of Cognac with the bright lift of citrus. Shake its three ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass for a clean, balanced drink.
Ingredients
- 50 mlCognac
- 20 mltriple sec
- 20 mllemon juicefreshly squeezed
How to make it
Add Cognac, triple sec and fresh lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
Shake well until chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe.
Bartender's tips
Chill the coupe well and use fresh lemon juice.