When making the Sidecar, I personally find that 30ml of Triple Sec is a little too much and that 15ml of lemon juice isn’t enough, we’re as making a Sidecar with both 22.5ml of Triple Sec and lemon juice, with the Hennessy Vsop cognac or any cognac of your choice still being 45ml, which ends up making the Sidecar a more balanced and quite the tasty drink

I made the original 1919 recipe, in the spirit of scientific history research. Used Meyer lemon which are not as sour as other varieties. The 3 ingredients balance each other nicely.

Definitely doesn’t need the sugar rim, although I haven’t tried it…
Perfectly balanced. I used a Camus VSOP and it was so good I had to have another

My favourite cocktail of all time! However, I use 50ml Carlos III Solera, 25ml Cointreau & 25ml lemon juice, with a sugared rim. ??

Not my favourite. It's not the proportions, it's just sort of a one-dimensional drink I find.

I finally made this using Pierre Ferrand Ambre, delicious if almost bone dry at times.

Absolutely fantastic cocktail! Just make sure not to overchill it. I did this and all I could taste was lemon.

It's a classic for a reason. For me, the orange notes stand tall from the triple sec, with a touch of sour, and a little sweetness. You really don't want to overdo the sugar syrup here if you decide not to go with the sugar rim.

Supremely crowd-pleasing measures... For my taste, I reduced the Cointreau from 30 to 25 ml and it reached a better balance. I also used ice (4-6, inch-sq cubes) straight from the freezer, as I like my cocktails a bit more punchy and strident. Still yielded more dilution than anticipated, but I may have finally found my bliss with this, one of my faves.

3 week extension to lockdown in the U.K. so decided to celebrate with one of these! Never had one before but really enjoyed. Half rimmed the sugar rim and it 100% makes the drink. Make one.