Sidekick

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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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.

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