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a cocktail with a sugared rim.
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Sidecar Cocktail

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This sidecar variation is a sweet yet sophisticated classic cocktail that is made with brandy, Cointreau, and lemon juice.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Unspecified
Servings: 1
Calories: 235kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker

Ingredients

  • ounce brandy
  • ounce cointreau or other orange liqueur
  • 1 ounce lemon juice
  • superfine sugar, as needed

Instructions

  • Rub the edge of a cut lemon on the rim of a martini glass.
  • Put a small amount of sugar onto a clean paper towel and carefully roll the rim in the sugar to coat.
    superfine sugar, as needed
  • Combine the brandy, Cointreau, lemon juice, and half cup of ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 20 seconds, then strain into the martini glass.
    1½ ounce brandy, 1½ ounce cointreau or other orange liqueur, 1 ounce lemon juice

Notes

For a less sweet Sidecar variation, skip the sugared rim, increase the brandy to two ounces, decrease the Cointreau to three-quarters of an ounce, and garnish with orange peel (see main photo) or a dehydrated orange slice.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg