Sidecar

A shaken cocktail made with Cognac, Cointreau, Fresh Lemon Juice, served in a coupe glass.

• Shaken
• Coupe
• Brandy
• #48 most essential

Ingredients

• 1½ ozCognac
• ¾ ozCointreau
• ¾ ozFresh Lemon Juice
• GarnishSugar rim (optional)

How to make a Sidecar

1. Add 1½ oz Cognac, ¾ oz Cointreau, ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice to a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
3. Double-strain into a coupe glass.
4. Garnish with sugar rim (optional).

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