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Sidecar

A classic cognac sour with orange liqueur and lemon.

IBA ClassicClassicStrongSourCitrusShaken
A classic amber-colored Sidecar cocktail served in a coupe glass featuring a delicate sugar-rimmed lip, garnished with a twisted lemon peel.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Coupe
Ice Shake with ice; serve up
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Cognac Brandy can work in a pinch.
  • 3/4 oz Triple sec Cointreau works great.
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice Keeps it sharp.

How to make it

  1. Add cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Shake hard for 15–20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a coupe.
  5. Sugar rim optional.

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