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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.

Classic Sidecar Cocktail

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.
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Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic cocktail, cocktail recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Jennifer Locklin

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Ingredients

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

Serving: 1 cocktail | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.2mg

*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.