Sidekick

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Serve in

a Martini glass...
2 fl oz Cognac
¾ fl oz Triple sec liqueur
1 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
½ fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
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Cognac image Triple sec liqueur image Freshly squeezed orange juice image Freshly squeezed lime juice image

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange slice

Comment:

Rich pear and orange with a stabilising hint of sour lime.

About:

Adapted from a drink discovered in 2003 at Temple Bar, New York City, USA.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 191 calories in one serving of Sidekick.

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