Stefan Schwalenberg
6th February at 00:03
Almost too easy to drink. A fine choice for those new to brandy/cognac cocktails.
11th May 2024 at 13:03
Had to sub 10 ml of the cognac for calvodos as run out, but worked well if not better?
21st July 2023 at 00:23
This cocktail was amazing. Normally I do not like things terribly sweet, but it has a very nice sweet and sour thing going. The combination of ingredients also results with a cognac grapefruit vibe with a touch of elderflower.
18th April 2023 at 20:21
I would opine that this cocktail would be too sweet for sophisticated palates. But my young, sopping wet palate loved it! I do think it makes it an anytime drink though, as it's not gripping enough to be a good pre-meal drink.
6th March 2022 at 01:57
Way too much lemon juice. Could be tasty if better balanced. Try same proportions of cognac & elderflower, but 1/2oz. of lemon juice.
15th March 2022 at 19:12
Oh, Simon, I am so sorry! I meant to put this in my private notes section for the next time I make the drink, not the public comments. Many apologies. (But, yeah, the new proportions look tasty. HA.)
14th March 2022 at 21:17
Agreed. I've cut the lemon but also upped the cognac a smidgeon. More booze, less juice! A very different but better cocktail.
21st October 2021 at 08:39
I upped the Cognac to 60ml and found it to be a very nice drink. A bit tart to start off with but the Elderflower seemed to push through with the body filled out by the Cognac.
11th May 2021 at 02:30
Does what it says on the tin, no complaints!
2nd May 2020 at 17:49
Lacking the balance of a traditional Sidecar, this is one for the sweet toothed........
2nd May 2021 at 16:47
I don’t think I came across this drink before Simon’s modification on account of your comment, but sipping now one made with the 5-4-3 formula, I find the lemon a bit overwhelming, and will try 45 ml elderflower and 25 ml lemon juice next time.
2nd May 2020 at 19:21
Agreed. I've rebalanced by upping the cognac and cutting back a tad on the elderflower liqueur.