Garnish:
Orange zest twist (a lemon zest twist is more classic). Some also like a sugared rim but hopefully added Pineau des Charentes richness renders this sweet rim embellishment superfluous.
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
1 1/4 fl oz | Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac |
5/6 fl oz | Triple sec liqueur (40% alc./vol.) |
5/12 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
1/3 fl oz | Pineau des Charentes blanc |
1/4 fl oz | Chilled water (omit if using wet ice) |
Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

Review:
Complex and just a smidgen on the tart side of balanced so still very much a sour. Those with a sweet tooth may prefer to serve with a sugar rim.
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Nutrition:
One serving of Sidecar Cocktail (Difford's spec.) contains 151 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 23.28% alc./vol. (46.56° proof)
- 21.5 grams of pure alcohol
Difford's Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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