Okay, take a quick second to learn a little about the sidecar cocktail. It’s a classic cocktail dating back to the Prohibition Era. Prohibition Era = you can’t drink alcohol, but the best cocktails ever were created during this time. It’s perfect, just like the sidecar. A few others to mention, the Aviation and the Last Word.
The sidecar is a smooth, cognac based drink made with cognac, Cointreau (orange liqueur), and fresh lemon juice. It’s like a more refined whiskey sour, without the egg white. Cognac is a fine brandy typically sipped neat unless it finds itself in a classic. I think my whiskey friends will love cognac. It’s fruitier and a little smoother. It’s also made from grapes rather than corn and grains.
The sidecar cocktail is citrusy and refreshing, getting a touch of sweetness from the Cointreau and fresh lemon juice. Like most classic cocktails, it’s right down the middle in terms of flavor and strength. A perfect classic to add to your rotation this summer.
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PinIngredients
- 2 ounces cognac
- 3/4 ounce Cointreau
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a Boston shaker or mixing glass with a cup of ice. Stir vigorously for 15 seconds then strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a twist of lime.
