Sidecar
ABOUT
Celebrate the new year — and new decade — with this classic cognac cocktail.
The base spirit for this cocktail is cognac — a type of brandy made exclusively from grapes. In order for a spirit to be classified as cognac, it must be made the in Cognac region of France, twice distilled in copper pot stills, and aged for at least two years in a very specific type of French oak barrels.
For this sidecar, we used Martell Cognac — the oldest continually operational cognac brand in the world. In addition to fresh lemon juice, we used Grand Marnier — a cognac based French orange-flavored liqueur.
This drink is best served in a cocktail or coupe glass. A sugared rim and lemon twist garnish are optional.
Recipe Type: Cocktails
Glassware: Cocktail/Coupe Glass
Servings: 1
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. Martell Cognac
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz. Grand Marnier
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker
Add ice
Vigorously shake ingredients for 20 seconds or until the shaker is frosty on the outside
Strain into a chilled cocktail/coupe glass with a Hawthorne strainer
Serve