Sidecar
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One of the most classic sour cocktails of them all is the Sidecar! The story is that it was invented around 1918 by an army captain who drove around in a motorcycle sidecar. It’s a complex, layered drink: warm, crisp, dry, and rich all at once! It features Cognac, lemon juice, and Cointreau and a sugar rim.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 ounces cognac
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3/4 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
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3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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Garnish: orange twist
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Garnish: sugar rim (optional)
Directions
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Coat the rim of a coupe glass with sugar, if desired, and set aside.
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Add the cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
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Strain into the prepared glass.
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Garnish with an orange twist.
Base Spirit: Brandy
