Cocktail · France
Sidecar
Shake a French Sidecar with cognac, orange liqueur and lemon using precise oz and ml quantities, with an optional fine sugar rim.
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
- Prep time
- 5 minutes
- Glassware
- Coupe glass
- Base
- Brandy
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) cognac
- 0.75 oz (22 ml) orange liqueur
- 0.75 oz (22 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) superfine sugar, optional rim
Garnish
Orange twist and optional sugar rim
How to make it
- 1Chill a coupe glass and measure each ingredient.
- 2Add cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice to an ice-filled shaker and shake hard for 12 seconds.
- 3Strain into the coupe glass.
- 4Finish with orange twist and optional sugar rim and serve immediately.
The story behind Sidecar
The Sidecar’s origin is debated between Paris and London, but cognac gives it a strong French identity. The sour format balances rich brandy with orange and lemon.