Like so many traditional cocktails, the sidecar is simple. It has the perfect balance of sweet from the Cointreau, sour from the lemon juice, and the smooth taste of Cognac. In many ways, it tastes like a very sophisticated margarita. I have no doubt you will love this cocktail. If you make any of my cocktails, including this sidecar drink recipe, leave me a comment and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you!
Cognac: A type of brandy, read more on this below.Cointreau: This orange-flavored liqueur is a popular ingredient in many cocktails (like many Margarita Recipes) so is great to have in your bar. You could also use triple sec, a more budget-friendly option. Cointreau does the same job as triple sec with a higher alcohol content and better flavor. Grand Mariner is another top-shelf option. Lemon juice: I highly recommend juicing your own lemons for this drink recipe. It will give the sidecar a better flavor. This will also give you a twist to garnish your drink with.
The good news is that this is a delicious drink even if made with brandy and not Cognac. To add a sugar rim, use a lemon twist to wet the rim of the glass and dip it in a shallow plate with fine sugar. You can then toss the lemon into the glass for an extra tinge of sour in your cocktail. Otherwise, much like the French 75, this cocktail is great with a lemon twist on the side of the glass. You guys remember how much I love photographing cocktails in my coupe glasses from when I shared my Manhattan. The coupe glasses you see here are from IKEA, but I also love the ones linked below.
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