Signature Taste
Sidecar cocktail

Sidecar Cocktail Recipe

The Sidecar is the definitive Cognac sour: a golden trio of cognac, triple sec, and fresh lemon juice shaken hard and served straight up. A light sugar rim is optional, but the magic is the seamless balance of bright citrus, orange-liqueur sweetness, and warming oak from the brandy. Timeless, elegant, and aromatic, this Sidecar recipe is a must-know for fans of sophisticated, spirit-forward classics.

Glass:

Coupe

Strength

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Ingredients

1

Details

Glass: Coupe
Makes: 1 serving
Strength:
● ● ● ● ●

Flavor Profile:

🍬 sweet 🥃 spirit forward 🍊 citrusy

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rim a chilled coupe with sugar and set aside.

    Optional
  2. 2

    Add cognac, triple sec, lemon juice, and sugar syrup to a shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake hard for 12–15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Double strain into the coupe and garnish with a lemon twist.

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