Grand Sidecar

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (59 ratings)

Serve in

Coupe glass

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 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

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 18.43% alc./vol. (36.86° proof)
  • 19.4 grams of pure alcohol
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* This list may not include all required ingredients.
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Difford's Easy Jigger
£8.72 £8.72 exc VAT
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