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Sidecar cocktail

How to Make a Sidecar

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Prep Time: 2 minutes
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Course: Cognac
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sidecar
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 oz cognac
  • 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau
  • 3/4 oz lemon juice
  • lemon or orange twist for garnish

Instructions

  • Gather the ingredients
  • Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice
  • Strain into a chilled martini glass
  • Garnish and serve

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use fresh lemon juice every time for the cleanest flavor
  • Chill your glass beforehand to keep the cocktail colder longer
  • Shake longer than you think because proper chilling softens the alcohol edge
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