Garnish:
Orange zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
1 1/2 fl oz | Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac |
1 fl oz | Triple sec liqueur (40% alc./vol.) |
1 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
1/4 fl oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) |
1/12 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°brix) (optional) |
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Review:
The addition of orange juice and an orange zest twist supposedly gives this otherwise classic Sidecar a feminine twist. Classically, this cocktail does not contain sugar syrup so is a touch sourer. Hence, if you have a dry palate then omit the sugar and if you have a sweet palate then consider increasing the sugar syrup to 5ml (1/6oz).
History:
See our Sidecar cocktail page for the full story behind the origins of the Sidecar, its history and variations.
Nutrition:
One serving of Lady's Sidecar contains 182 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 21.04% alc./vol. (42.08° proof)
- 24.2 grams of pure alcohol
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