Name: Classic Sidecar Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces cognac; 3/4 ounce Cointreau; 3/4 ounce lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 orange twist (for garnish); Ultra Fine Caster Sugar (for the rim)

Classic Sidecar Cocktail

An elegant Sidecar cocktail served in a coupe glass with a sugared rim, featuring a vibrant orange twist garnish resting on the rim. The drink glows with a golden hue, hinting at the mix of cognac, Cointreau, and lemon juice inside.

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Craft the perfect Sidecar cocktail with cognac, Cointreau, and lemon juice. Explore tips, its history, and how to make a sugared rim for this classic 1920s cocktail.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Category: Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 1/2 ounces cognac
3/4 ounce Cointreau
3/4 ounce lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 orange twist (for garnish)
Ultra Fine Caster Sugar (for the rim)

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Instructions

Rim a coupe glass with ultrafine sugar and set it aside.
Combine the cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and finish it off with a twist of orange for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 180
Sugar: 7
Sodium: 3
Fat: 0.1
Saturated Fat: 0.03
Carbohydrates: 11
Fiber: 1
Protein: 0.3

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