Sidecar
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An elegant cognac cocktail with orange liqueur and lemon juice.
The Sidecar originally had a 1:1:1 ratio according to Robert Vermeire’s recipe, representing the classic French approach. The Savoy Cocktail Book, however, lists it with a 2:1:1 mix.
Method
Shaken
Glass
coupe
Difficulty
Easy
Flavor Profile
Available as alcohol-free version
See the mocktail recipe →
Recipe Variations
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Prepare the glass:
If desired, moisten the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with a lemon wedge and dip it into sugar to create a sugared rim.
Combine ingredients:
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of cognac, 1 oz of orange liqueur, and 0.75 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Shake and strain:
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass.
Garnish:
Twist a lemon peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass or drape it over the rim.