![]() Robert Simonson, author of 3 Ingredient Cocktails, goes with a bit more cognac than the other two ingredients! The French think there should be equal parts and The English also go with more cognac. No matter where it came from it found its way into several cocktail recipes books and is still being ordered! What is a SidecarĪnother fantastic three ingredient cocktail, the Sidecar is composed of cognac (brandy), Cointreau (orange liqueur) and fresh lemon juice. The other camp says it was invented at Buck’s Club in London by Pat MacGarry, of the Bucks’ Fizz fame. One of the bartenders combined cognac, cointreau and lemon juice together in a glass in order to warm up an American service man who was seen traveling in the sidecar of his friend’s bike. Harry’s New York Bar was busy creating loads of cocktails at the time and the Sidecar is another one. As for who made it? One camp believes that we have the French to thank for it. Where it is from – well, that is another story.Įveryone seems to agree that the Sidecar was invented pre-World War I. 3/4 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau) 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed. Since its invention, the Sidecar cocktail has remained a favorite cocktail for almost a century. No one is quite sure where this one was invented, but our bets are on Paris! Where the Sidecar was born This is my favorite non-margarita drink by far, and always gets interesting looks from bartenders.A super easy classic cocktail to make, the Sidecar has its origins in France with its mix of Cognac and Cointreau. OK, I'd make it again if I could stand up! Very strong but good. However, this drink ruins the flavors that good Cognac has to offer. Cognac Orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec) Lemon juice How to make a Sidecar cocktail (3 steps) A Sidecar is very easy to make The steps are the same as a Classic Margarita, except you’ll use sugar for the rim instead of salt. Brandy or other liquor: The original sidecar recipe was made with either cognac or Armagnac, which are both types of French brandy. I also use Freshies Brand Sweet n Sour Lemon Squeeze instead of lemon juice (it is made from juice). The Best Brandy and Other Key Ingredients for a Great Sidecar As with any simple cocktail, for the best sidecar, choose the best ingredients. I use armagnac instead of cognac typically. Sidecars are fantastic! Most bartenders I meet don't know how to make them. You can adjust the amounts but I prefer this recipe. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and for each cocktail add 1 & 1/2 oz of the cherry brandy, 1/2 oz of the cherry syrup and 1/2 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice. Put the glasses into the refrigerator or freezer to chill. Do NOT use bourbon or rye, only cognac and do NOT use Triple Sec, only Cointreau. To Make the Cocktail: Rub the rim of your glass with a lime slice and dip it into sugar. A nice balance of flavors, the fresh lemon juice with the hint of sugar from the rim-delicious!Ĭlassic cocktail and one of my favorites. I had never had a Sidecar but thought I'd give it a go and was very pleased with the result. A variant on the classic Sidecar, this one uses gin instead of the cognac/brandy base. Serve these sidecar cocktail with fresh slices of oranges as garnish to highlight the orange liquor in the drink. Shake well to blend the flavors and to chill the cocktail and then strain into a coupe glass. A dash of orange bitters does not go amiss in this recipe. Add both liquors and the fresh lemon juice to a shaker with ice. As a sidenote someone lwft a poor review because they said that it ruins the taste of a good cognac, this is meant to be made with mixing cognac, your like SO or VSOP (I used a vsop) if you are using Napoleon or above cognac then don't make a cocktail, it's meant to be drank straight at that point. I used a cheaper orange liquor because cointreu was a bit out of my budget, and I didn't have the sugar. I like the differences in each restaurant's side car and this one fits into my favorites lists.Įxcellent, very strong but well balanced. ![]() This recipe comes pretty darn close to my favorite ones. ![]() I usually use 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. You can store extra syrup in a sterile, airtight container for up to a month in the refrigerator. I enjoy a sidecar when we go out to dinner. Then let cool to room temperature before using. It has now arrived! The best (and I never had to explain it there, of course) is at the King Cole Bar at the St. Ah, I used to have to explain to bartenders how to make a sidecar.
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