Sidecar
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Cognac — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Cointreau — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
Method
- Rim a coupe with sugar, if using.
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
Description: An elegant equal-ish parts classic balancing cognac against orange liqueur and fresh lemon, one of the great pre-Prohibition sours.
Cultural Background: Created around World War I, with competing claims from bars in both Paris and London; the name reportedly comes from a patron who arrived by motorcycle sidecar.
Tips: Cointreau specifically, not a generic triple sec, gives the cleanest, most balanced result.
Variations: Skip the sugar rim for a drier, less sweet presentation.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as an elegant pre- or post-dinner classic.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Where does the name come from?
A: Most commonly traced to a customer who arrived at the bar via motorcycle sidecar, though the exact story varies by account.
- Cognac — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Cointreau — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
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