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Sidecar

A sophisticated brandy sour with orange liqueur and fresh lemon.

cognacEasy~24% ABV
MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishorange twist
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozcognac
  • ¾ ozorange liqueur
  • ¾ ozfresh lemon juice(freshly squeezed)
  • orange twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Optionally rim a chilled coupe glass with sugar.
  2. 2Add cognac, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
  3. 3Shake vigorously until well chilled.
  4. 4Strain into the prepared glass.
  5. 5Garnish with an orange twist.
#classic#golden-age#pre-prohibition#sour-style
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History & Origin

The Sidecar emerged around 1920 in either Paris or London. It became a defining cocktail of the era and exemplifies the elegant balance of the golden age sour.

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