Classic Sidecar Cocktail Recipes

CLASSIC SIDECAR COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Cut a notch in a lemon wedge, then run the lemon around the rim of a cocktail glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of superfine sugar.
• Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake until cold.
• Strain the drink into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or orange twist.

SIDECAR COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Sprinkle sugar on a small plate. Lightly wet half the rim of of a coupe glass with a damp paper towel. Dip the moistened rim in sugar to coat. Set the glass in the refrigerator to chill.
• Combine Cognac, orange-flavored liqueur, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover, and shake until chilled. Strain into the chilled, sugar-rimmed coupe.

SIDECAR COCKTAILS

Steps:

• If you want to frost the glasses, dip the rim or 4 martini glasses in a shallow plate of lemon juice and then in the sugar. Allow to dry for 15 minutes.
• Combine the Cognac, Triple Sec, and lemon juice in a pitcher. Pour some into a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well and pour into the glasses. Garnish with a cherry or lemon peel.

SIDECAR

Steps:

• Put a coupe glass in the fridge to chill. Tip all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
• Shake well, until the outside of the shaker feels cold, then strain the cocktail into the chilled glass. If the lemon juice is too sharp, add the bitters to taste.