Garnish:
Pear slice
How to make:
MUDDLE cardamom in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
2 whole | Green cardamom pods |
1 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
3/4 fl oz | Triple sec liqueur (40% alc./vol.) |
3/4 fl oz | Pear & cognac liqueur |
3/4 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix) |
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Review:
A wonderful meld of aromatic ingredients.
History:
Adapted from a drink created in 2002 by Jason Scott at Oloroso in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sidecar history and variations
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 21.83% alc./vol. (43.66° proof)
- 22.4 grams of pure alcohol
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