Ingredients
Cognac50 ml
Triple Sec20 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice20 ml
Lemon Twist
Ice Cubes
Glassware
cocktail glass
Chilled.
Method
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass in the freezer or with ice water.
- 2
Add cognac, triple sec, and fresh lemon juice into a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- 4
Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Double-strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
- 6
Garnish with a lemon twist, optionally running it around the rim before dropping it in.
From the Bartender
The ratio debate is central to the Sidecar - the 5:2:2 build used here leans spirit-forward and drier than the equal-parts French school. A sugar-rimmed glass is traditional in some bars but divides purists; serve it plain to let the cognac shine.
Rating
4.0★· 1 sip logged
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