Garnish:
Sugar rim (optional) & lemon zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 1 fl oz | Triple sec liqueur (40% alc./vol.) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/3 fl oz | Chilled water (omit if wet ice) |
Review:
Spirituous and just on the sour side, the sugar rim is considered by some to be integral to this classic cocktail. Dilution is key to perfecting a Sidecar so if using ice straight from a freezer (rather than an ice machine) then consider adding 10 to 15ml chilled water. In place of a sugar rim, some may want to add 2.5ml or more sugar syrup or see my Sidecar recipe.
History:
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 24.19% alc./vol. (48.38° proof)
- 24.2 grams of pure alcohol
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