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Sidecar (Difford's recipe)
For added complexity, I've replaced the spoon of sugar syrup most find necessary to balance a Sidecar with a splash Pineau des Charentes blanc
Tuber Magnatum
31st October 2025 at 22:25
Tried this with the Pineau des Charentes as suggested. I appreciate the added complexity, but while still an excellent cocktaiI, I found the drink a tad too sour without the simple syrup. I will try again with a little less lemon juice.
6th October 2025 at 11:52
To be honest, we think that substituting 5ml sugar syrup for 7.5ml triple sec, and then having to introduce salt, is a sidestep. For us, the original is perfect. If a fully sugared rim seems a bit much, maybe just sugar 1/4 or 1/2 of the rim...it does look so pretty.
6th July 2025 at 21:01
when you're in the mood for a cognac cocktail you needn't look much further.
7th June 2025 at 20:31
Yesterday I tried the Champs Elyssey and today this, straying from the cognac with both and using a Torres 10 Year Double Barrel.
Whilst this was less complex the balance really won me over.
Both will be regulars on the rotation.
Whilst this was less complex the balance really won me over.
Both will be regulars on the rotation.
20th May 2025 at 09:33
Lemon twist for me - no oranges and a surplus of home grown lemons (so no wax!) I might've added a little more saline by accident but it doesn't seem to have affected anything - tasty!
5th April 2025 at 16:03
More than the sum of its parts, a drink that evokes a whole era and conception of brilliance, clarity, vitality and warmth. Sublime sweet sour savoury and you are of Now.
15th March 2025 at 19:53
Delicious - fresh orange and lemon and the salt is a winner
17th November 2024 at 14:23
I never got to enjoy a Sidecar, neither Difford's nor the traditional. I dont want to rate it, I just dont get it. I wish I did. But I immensely enjoy a Champ-Élysées, maybe a link to that cocktail could be usefull for us needing more that cognac and cointreau ;-O
23rd September 2024 at 20:43
Delicious. I particularly enjoy the battle between the lemon and the orange. Salt is also a winner. I just sugar coated half of the rim and alternated which side to sip from.
30th March 2024 at 18:49
Wow. Sidecars were already one of my favorites, but with the Pineau de Charentes and a little saline, this goes from a classic to a masterpiece ! Splendid !
27th March 2024 at 23:04
I found this cocktail to be just... fine. It's well balanced, there is nothing wrong with the specs as stated, but I also found it a little bit underwhelming. It may just not be to my taste, can't win 'em all.
7th September 2023 at 18:33
Sidecars were the cocktail I drank on my honeymoon 22 years ago. Made this to celebrate my anniversary tonight and it was spectacular.
15th July 2023 at 00:20
Outstanding. Perfectly balanced. Sweetness is spot on. A wonderful way to salute Bastille Day before dinner.
30th April 2023 at 00:39
Made this this evening before dinner. Absolutely fantastic.