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Sidecar

Name: Sidecar
Cuisine: Unforgettables
Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac; 1/2 oz Cointreau; 1 oz Lemon Juice

Sidecar combines Cognac, Cointreau, Lemon Juice in a ordinary drink served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.

Best for

Best for cozy night in.

Quick tags

IBAClassic

Quick fact

The sidecar is a cocktail traditionally made with brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice. It became popular in Paris and London in the early 1920s. Common modifications of the original recipe are a sugar rim, added sugar syrup, and an orange twist or lemon twist.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

3 total

Cognacspirit - Alcoholic

2 oz

Cointreauingredient - Non-alcoholic

1/2 oz

Lemon Juicemixer - Non-alcoholic

1 oz

How to make it

Build it step by step.

2 steps

1Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.

Method

Shaken

Finish

Usually finished with Lemon Juice.

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Sidecar is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Cognac, Cointreau, Lemon Juice.

Texture and serve cues

✓Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for cozy night in.

Glassware

Cocktail glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Cognac, Cointreau, Lemon Juice.

Best pairing

Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.

Serving style

Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Sidecar is associated with the Unforgettables family of modern cocktail classics.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

Source: Sidecar (cocktail)

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