Sidecar Cocktail

This classic sultry sidecar cocktail will catapult you back in time! It is deliciously balanced and fun and classic drink!

Course Cocktail

Cuisine Cocktails

Keyword cognac cocktail, sidecar, sidecar cocktail

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cocktails

Calories 224kcal

Fill a cocktail shaker half way with ice
Add cognac, Cointreau and lemon juice
4 ounces cognac, 2 ounce Cointreau, 2 ounce lemon juice
Cap shaker, shake for 15 seconds
Strain liquid in coupe glass (or martini glass)
Twist lemon rind and place in drink
lemon rind twist for garnish
Sip
Smile
Enjoy

Tips on cutting citrus twists

There are a few different ways of cutting twists out of citrus. The way that is most popular, especially around bartenders and chefs is a channeling knife. It takes a little practice to get the right pressure so you can cut uniform strips, but once you get it, you can recreate this citrus twist consistently.
If you don't have a channeling knife, another great way to get a great citrus twist is to cut a thin wheel from the fruit. Then you cut out the flesh and also cut a slice to break the circle.
Or you can use a knife to cut/shave into the skin. I don't like cutting a twist this way because it is hard to control the width, but it will do in a pinch.
The easiest way to twist the citrus is to wrap the strip around a thin object like a chop stick. If you don't have chop sticks in your house, then you can use something else that is thin or even your pinky finger.