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Sidecar Cocktail
The Sidecar is a classic cocktail made with cognac, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice, shaken and served in a sugar-rimmed glass. These Sidecar variations are bright and balanced, with a perfect mix of sweet, sour, and boozy. A timeless choice for fans of the sour family of cocktails.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1½ ounce brandy
- 1½ ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- superfine sugar, as needed
Instructions
- Rub the edge of a cut lemon on the rim of a martini glass.
- Put a small amount of sugar onto a clean paper towel and carefully roll the rim in the sugar to coat.
- Combine the brandy, Cointreau, lemon juice, and half cup of ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 20 seconds, then strain into the martini glass.
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Notes
- Fresh lemon juice is key: Freshly squeezed lemon juice makes a huge difference in cocktails like this Sidecar, adding brightness and acidity that bottled juice can’t match.
- Strain carefully: I always recommend double straining cocktails with citrus juices to remove any pulp and ice shards.
- For a less sweet Sidecar variation, skip the sugared rim, increase the brandy to two ounces, decrease the Cointreau to three-quarters of an ounce, and garnish with orange peel (see main photo) or a dehydrated orange slice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
43mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.