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Sidecar (Difford's spec.)
Cognac shines over freshening lemon and orange zestiness. Hopefully, you'll find this recipe perfectly balanced, but those with a sweet tooth may prefer...
20th May 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 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 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.
Whilst this was less complex the balance really won me over.
Both will be regulars on the rotation.