Garnish:
Sugar rim (optional) & lemon zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
1 1/2 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
1 fl oz | Mandarine Napoleon liqueur |
1 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°brix) |
3/4 fl oz | Chilled water (omit if using wet ice) |
Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

Review:
Wonderfully tart and strong in flavour.
History:
See our Sidecar cocktail page for the full story behind the origins of the Sidecar, its history and variations.
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 17.99% alc./vol. (35.98° proof)
- 23.8 grams of pure alcohol
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