The Sidecar
by Jen
The Sidecar probably dates back to the end of World War II, and early versions may have contained more ingredients. The recipe that survived only has three ingredients: brandy, orange liqueur and lemon juice. The flavor is distinctly citrus. There are a couple of variations on this one, but the most common adjustment is a change in ratio so you end up with a less sweet drink.
The Sidecar
- 1/2 ounce cognac (or any brandy)
- 3/4 ounce orange liqueur (typically Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice (or lime)
- Sugar (for the rim of the glass)
Rim a chilled cocktail glass with sugar. Shake all the ingredients with ice, strain into the glass. The sugar rim is optional. Garnish with a strip of lemon rind.
Smoky!
A great contrast for a citrus drink that’s a little on the sweet side is smoke. Smoked meat, smoked cheese, a barbecue, anything involving bacon. Try prosciutto-wrapped figs with blue cheese or bacon-wrapped jalepeno poppers.
Posted in Brandy, Cointreau, Lemon Juice on March 31, 2009
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