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Sidecar Cocktail

Also known as - Sidecar Cocktail Recipe

Sidecar is probably the most famous classic cognac cocktail of all time. It is an absolute favourite even today. Traditionally made with cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice, it is closely related to the older Brandy Crusta.

Serves1-2 Min

Cooking Time1 Min

Preparation Time5-7 Min

DifficultyEASY

Ingredients

    • ice cubes

    • lemon juice

    • 20 ml cointreau or orange liqueur

    • 50 ml cognac

    • orange peel

    • sugar

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Add 5-6 ice cubes to the glass
  2. 2

    Squeeze juice of 1 lemon in the glass
  3. 3

    Add 20 ml Cointreau
  4. 4

    Add 50 ml cognac
  5. 5

    Shake it well and double strain it in a pre chilled coupe glass
  6. 6

    Garnish with an orange peel

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