Sidecar

IBA

Traced to the bars of Paris and London in the aftermath of World War I, the Sidecar brought sophistication to the emerging cocktail scene through its elegant balance of French cognac and citrus. The interplay between the rich, aged brandy and the bright acidity of lemon juice, softened by orange liqueur, produces a drink of remarkable precision and depth.

FoundationalClassic

Ingredients

  • 2 ozCognac
  • 0.75 ozCointreau
  • 0.75 ozLemon Juice

Garnish: Orange Twist

Preparation

Shaken · cocktail glass · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine cognac, Cointreau, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake until well chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  4. 4.

    garnish

    Garnish with an orange twist.

Flavor Profile

fruity
39%
citrus
37%
sweet
26%
dilution
25%
body
21%
sour
20%
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