An image of a Sidecar

Sidecar

Fun Fact 💡

The name likely refers to the sidecar motorcycle attachment, as the drink is said to have been invented for a military captain who rode in one.

Base: Brandy
Complexity: Medium
Flavor: Sour
Season: All
Ingredients 🍋
  • 2 oz (60 mL) Cognac
  • 0.75 oz (22.5 mL) Cointreau
  • 0.75 oz (22.5 mL) Lemon Juice
  • Ice for Shaking
Instructions 📜
  1. 1

    Rub a lemon wedge on the rim and coat with sugar.

  2. 2

    Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake until well-chilled.

  4. 4

    Fine strain into a chilled coupe.