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Sidecar with Cognac and Cointreau
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparing the glasses
- 1
To make a sidecar, use cocktail glasses. Chill them in the freezer for at least 10 minutes so they are properly cold and the cocktail stays fresh.
- 2
Pour granulated sugar onto a small plate in an even layer. Moisten the rim of each chilled glass with a lemon slice. Then dip it into the sugar to create an even sweet rim.
- 3
Set the sugar-rimmed glasses aside. Handle them carefully so you do not brush off the sugar rim.
Mixing the cocktail
- 4
Squeeze fresh juice from the lemons. Strain it through a fine sieve to remove pulp and seeds and obtain a clear liquid.
- 5
Pour cognac, Cointreau, and lemon juice into a shaker filled with ice in a ratio of 2:1:0.8. Close the lid firmly.
- 6
Shake vigorously for about 12 to 15 seconds. Stop when the outer wall is covered with frost and all ingredients are thoroughly chilled and combined.
- 7
Strain the contents through a bar strainer into the prepared chilled glasses with the sugar rim. This keeps ice out of the cocktail.
Serving
- 8
Garnish each cocktail with a thin strip of orange zest. Lightly squeeze it over the glass before placing it in to release the aromatic oils.
- 9
Serve the Sidecar immediately while well chilled. The aroma of citrus and cognac is most pronounced at this point.
More tips:
For the classic French school, use a ratio of 2:1:1 (cognac:Cointreau:lemon). For a more modern and balanced version, go with 2:1:0.8 as in this recipe - the result is less acidic and more aromatic.
If you do not have Cointreau, substitute another quality triple sec or Grand Marnier. It will add a deeper orange note.
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