| 1 2/3 fl oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 1/2 fl oz | Ginger liqueur |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/4 fl oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 1 dash | Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of fresh ginger and lemon slices.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with fresh ginger and lemon slices.
Strength & taste guide:
Review:
The idea was to make a riff on an Aviation (see Biggles Aviation) but ginger cries out for cognac so I also ended up with this ginger Sidecar.
History:
Created in 2008 by yours truly at The Cabinet Room, London, England. As a kid, I was an avid reader of the Biggles books.
Nutrition:
187 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 19.61% alc./vol. (39.22° proof)
- 17.2 grams of pure alcohol
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