Garnish:
Orange zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
1 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
3/4 fl oz | Triple sec liqueur (40% alc./vol.) |
1/2 fl oz | Pallini Limoncello liqueur |
1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
1/3 fl oz | Chilled water (omit if using wet ice) |
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Review:
My version of the established Jamie's Italian Gennaro's Sidecar is a tad boozier than the original, but retains the balance between sweet limoncello liqueur and tart lemon juice.
History:
Adapted from a popular drink on the menu of Jamie's Italian restaurant and bar chain.
Sidecar cocktail history
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 21.71% alc./vol. (43.42° proof)
- 20.1 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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