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Sidecar Cocktail

This sidecar cocktail is just the right mix of lemon juice, Cognac, and Grand Marnier. I decided to tackle the recipe (I know, my job is grueling) and came up with my version, which I think hits all the right notes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 drinks
Calories: 482 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice plus the juice of 1 lemon for sugaring the glass rims
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup dried cherries
  • 6 ounces (3/4 cup) good Cognac (VS but not VSOP)
  • 3 ounces (1/3 cup) Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
  • ice

Instructions

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  1. Pour the juice of 1 lemon into a shallow bowl and place the sugar on a small plate. Dip the rim of 2 highball or martini glasses first in the lemon juice and then in the sugar. Set them aside to dry.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the dried cherries with 2 ounces (1/4 cup) Cognac and microwave on high for 60 seconds. (Alternatively, heat the Cognac in a small saucepan until it comes to a bare simmer. Remove from the heat, add the cherries, and set aside to plump.)
  3. Combine the 3 ounces lemon juice with the remaining 4 ounces Cognac, the Grand Marnier, and 1 teaspoon marinated cherry liquid. Fill a cocktail shaker 3/4 full with ice and pour in the cocktail mixture. Shake the mixer for a full 30 seconds (it’s longer than you think!) and strain into the prepared glasses, whether straight up or over ice. Thread 3 or 4 marinated cherries onto each of 2 skewers. Serve each drink with a skewer of cherries.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1drink Calories 482kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 48g (96%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2drinks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 482

% Daily Value*

Serving 1drink
Calories 482kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 48g 96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.