Garnish:
Half sugar rim (if you must) & orange zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
2 fl oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
1 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
1/2 fl oz | Chilled water (omit if using wet ice) |
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Review:
A riff on the classic Sidecar that's even simpler to make but equally tasty.
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge consists of 51% cognac so there is no need to add cognac to make a great Sidecar, simply add lemon juice. This drink benefits from a touch of dilution so also works well served on-the-rocks in an old-fashioned glass.
History:
Created June 2005 by yours truly, London, England.
Sidecar history
Nutrition:
One serving of Grand Sidecar contains 154 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 18.43% alc./vol. (36.86° proof)
- 19.4 grams of pure alcohol
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