Sidecar Cocktail
The Sidecar cocktail is a timeless classic that beautifully balances the sweetness of orange liqueur and tartness of fresh lemon juice, all anchored by the warmth of brandy. Perfect for any occasion, this sophisticated drink will impress your guests while being incredibly easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz brandy or cognac
- 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau preferred)
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- Granulated sugar (for rimming glass)
- Iced water (for chilling)
Instructions
- Chill your cocktail glass by filling it with iced water.
- Rim the chilled glass with lemon juice and dip into granulated sugar.
- In a shaker, combine brandy, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Remove the iced water from your glass and strain the mixture into it.
- Optionally garnish with a twist of lemon peel or an orange slice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (150ml)
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg