Sidecar Cocktail Recipe – Sidecar Cocktail Recipe is an old recipe that has proven itself to be classic due to its upscale and desirable mix of tart, sweet, and potent tastes. This cocktail, originally made out of brandy, first acquired its fame during the Prohibition in the 1920s, but it originated in early 20th-century France. And you need little but the best ingredients to make Sidecar. Only three ingredients: cognac or brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice, can provide the sophistication in every single drink.
Recipe Overview
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Active Time: 5 minutes
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Resting Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 5 minutes
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Cuisines: French, American
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Course: Beverage, Cocktail
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Servings: 1 serving
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Calories: Approximately 180 kcal per serving
Ingredients
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2 oz Cognac or brandy
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1 oz Cointreau (or triple sec)
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0.75 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Ice cubes (for shaking)
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Lemon twist or orange peel (for garnish)
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Optional: sugar for rimming the glass
Equipment
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Cocktail shaker
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Jigger or measuring tool
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Strainer
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Coupe or cocktail glass
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Small plate (for sugaring rim, optional)
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Citrus juicer
Instructions
1. Glass readiness: Prepare the Glass
Keep a coupe or a cocktail glass in the freezer or some ice water in it.
which you may have sugared around the edge, by wetting one edge of a lemon piece upon the edge of the glass, and dropping the glass in the sugar. Set aside.
2. Shake the Cocktail
Put 2 oz of Cognac (or brandy), 1 oz of Cointreau, and 0.75 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice in a cocktail shaker.
Put ice in the shaker, close it, and shake well for 15 seconds till it is cold.
3. Straining and Serving
Remove ice or water from your glass.
Pour the cocktail into the ice-chilled glass through a fine mesh strainer to strain out any ice chunks.
4. Garnish
Decorate with a slice of lemon or a length of orange rind. Pour the oils lightly on the drink, then put the peel in the glass.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Sugars | 11 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Alcohol | ~20–22% ABV |
Perfect Sidecar Tips
Cognac or Brandy: Cognac is a brandy produced in one area of France and is usually more flavourful, mellow. The best results can be achieved with a high-quality brandy (or VSOP Cognac).
Sweetness Balance: Add lemon juice to sweeten the cocktail as much as you want. Others like equal amounts of each ingredient (a “French school” interpretation), whereas the more spirit-heavy ratio is the “English school” one.
Orange Liqueur: Cointreau has an equalized taste, and Grand Marnier is sophisticated since it contains a Cognac base. Triple sec is cheaper and could preferably be sweeter.
Presentation: Sugared rim will not only make it look better but also reduce acidity. Nonetheless, many Sidecar purists do not like it.
Final Thoughts
The Sidecar Cocktail Recipe is an eternal embodiment of style, ease, and harmonious combination. It has got a gaudy citrus scent, but with its smooth brandy bottom and sweet orange-flavored liqueur, it is one of those cocktails that seem celebratory and comforting as well. Served in a smoky speakeasy bar or your personal edition of a home bar, the Sidecar is the most cutting-edge beverage in a goblet.
No matter whether you are a novice or have a passion for cocktails, this recipe is simple to learn and always easy to mix. Just have one rattled up, drink it slowly, and drink a drop of history with each golden draught.
