Description
Make a classic Sidecar cocktail with this easy recipe. A perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 oz Cognac
- 3/4 oz Orange Liqueur
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- Orange Twist for garnish
- Sugar for rim (optional)
Instructions
- If desired, rim a chilled cocktail glass with sugar.
- Combine Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice in a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
Notes
- Use a good quality Cognac for best results.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice is essential.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less orange liqueur.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sidecar, cocktail, Cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice, classic cocktail