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A jigger to measure out the ingredients.

If you don’t have a coctail shaker any jar that can be tightly closed will also do!

A cocktail shaker – to shake all the ingredients with ice.

Ice cubes – they are only used to chill the cocktail but some of the ice dissolves diluting the cocktail. Regular, granulated sugar tends to fall into the drink. You can also use granulated sugar for the rim but I prefer fine sugar (also called baker’s sugar or caster sugar, it’s not the same as powdered sugar!) as it sticks better to the glass. Each sip is such a delightful experience! A sugar rim helps to balance the sourness of the cocktail.

#Sidecar drink plus

Without it, the cocktail would be a little bit too sour, plus I really love this contrast of sour cocktail with the sugared rim. Sugared rim – Additionally, you will need lemon juice and fine sugar for the sugar rim. Lemon juice – only freshly squeezed, don’t use the bottled stuff! It is so delicious and you can use it to make many drinks such as Cosmopolitan or Apple Cider Sangria. Orange liqueur is a great liqueur to have in your pantry. Other brands, like Triple Sec, can have a more harsh flavor. It has a great balance of bitter and sweet. My favorite orange liqueur is Cointreau and this is what I recommend for this recipe. Orange Liquor – such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec.

What is the difference between cognac and brandy? Cognac is a type of brandy that is produced specifically in the Cognac region of France while Brandy can be made anywhere in the world.

Napoléon, XO (Extra Old), Extra, or Hors d’age: it must be aged for at least six years on oak, but on average, these brandies are 20 years old or more.Īlternatives for cognac: other types of brandy, for example, Armagnac (a brandy produces in the Armagnac region of France), Champagne Cognac (it’s produced in the Champagne region of France), Pisco (south American unaged brandy), or any other brandy.

VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale): it must be aged for at least four years.

*** (3-Star) or VS (Very Special): it must be aged for at least two years in oak.

Grades of Cognac (what do the abbreviations on the bottle mean): Good cognac brands are Rémy Martin, Hennessy, or Camus. What cognac is best for a sidecar? I would recommend a VSOP Cognac for this recipe which means it was aged for 4 years. The wine is then distilled to make brandy, which is then aged. The fruit juice is fermented to make a fruit wine.

It’s aged for at least 2 years.īrandy is a distilled spirit made from fruit juice (it’s most commonly made from grape juice). You need only 3 ingredients to make this delicious sidecar cocktailĬognac – Cognac is a type of French brandy made in regions surrounding the town of Cognac. Ingredients and tools needed to prepare this cocktail One story claims it was developed in Harry’s New York Bar in Paris for a customer who arrived at the location in the sidecar of a motorcycle.Īccording to another story, it was invented in a bar in London by a bartender who may have named it after the leftover cocktail in a shaker often served in a little cup next to a larger drink.

The Sidecar was likely invented around World War I in either Paris or London. – it’s just that delicious! History of the sidecar cocktail If you’re not really a cognac drinker and you’re wondering if it’s a good idea to buy a whole bottle of cognac just to make this drink, my answer is – yes! Really, you will use the whole bottle just for this cocktail, making it again and again. Sidecar cocktail is so easy to make and what’s the best thing about it, it’s made with 2 ingredients that have a long shelf life (orange liquor and cognac) and lemons which I always have in my fridge so I can make this cocktail without planning ahead! The sweet and sour flavors are perfectly balanced. The sour cocktail combined with a lemony sugar rim provides a delightful contrast of flavors. I’m so happy I’ve found this cocktail – it has become one of my favorites! The sidecar cocktail is a classic, old-fashioned cocktail that you need to try! I actually tried this cocktail only because my husband got a bottle of cognac as a gift and I didn’t know what to do with it. If you’re looking for a cocktail with cognac or orange liquor (like Cointreau) you have to try this recipe! About the recipe It’s made with only 3 ingredients and it’s quite strong but so delicious. Sidecar cocktail is a classic sour cocktail that has a distinctive flavor and tastes bright and refreshing.