Sidecar Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Cognac or Brandy
• 3/4 oz Triple Sec
• 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• Sugar (for rimming the glass)
• Lemon twist for garnish
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Rim a chilled martini or coupe glass with sugar. Moisten the rim with a lemon wedge and dip it into sugar to coat.
2. In a shaker, combine 2 oz of cognac or brandy, 3/4 oz of triple sec, and 3/4 oz of fresh lemon juice.
3. Add ice cubes to the shaker.
4. Shake the ingredients well for about 10-15 seconds.
5. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
6. Express the oil from a lemon twist over the drink by twisting it over the glass, then drop the twist into the cocktail.
7. Sip and savor the balanced and citrusy taste of your Sidecar Cocktail!

Yield:

• This recipe makes one Sidecar cocktail.

Preparation Time:

• Approximately 5 minutes