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Bubbly Sidecar

Bubbly Sidecar

Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Cognac, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Wine, triple sec
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ounces cognac
  • ½ ounce triple sec
  • ¾ ounce lemon juice
  • 3 ounces sparkling wine
  • Sugar for rimming the glass

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice.
  • Shake well to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
  • Rim the edge of a sparkling wine flute with sugar.
  • To do this, rub a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it into a plate of sugar.
  • Double strain the shaken mixture into the prepared flute to ensure a smooth texture.
  • Top off the cocktail with 3 ounces of sparkling wine.
  • Garnish as desired and enjoy!

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Chill your sparkling wine beforehand to keep the drink extra refreshing.
  • Experiment with different types of sparkling wine to find your preferred taste profile.
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