Garnish:
Orange zest twist (a lemon zest twist is more classic). Some also like a sugared rim but hopefully, this cocktail's balance renders a sweet rim embellishment superfluous.
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 3/4 fl oz | Triple sec liqueur (40% alc./vol.) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix) |
| 1/4 fl oz | Chilled water (omit if using wet ice) |
| 4 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
Read about cocktail measures and measuring.
Review:
Cognac shines over freshening lemon and orange zestiness. Hopefully, you'll find this recipe perfectly balanced, but those with a sweet tooth may prefer to serve in a glass with a sugar rim - as as become traditional for a Sidecar.
For added complexity, replace the sugar syrup and chilled water in the recipe with 15ml (½oz) Pineau des Charentes blanc.
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Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 22.9% alc./vol. (45.8° proof)
- 21.8 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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