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Third, traditionally the Sidecar is served with ¾-1 oz of Cointreau, but I lowered the amount for the reasons above.

Second, your cocktail is going to be a little boozier, which is why I upped the amount of lemon juice to offset the added sweetness and the higher ABV.

This gives the mouthfeel a little more texture, which is in part why I also made the following change below.

First, you have flavored cognac on top of cognac, which is going to add some extra weight and sweetness to the cocktail.

If you’ve enjoyed this zesty sip, then definitely try our other delicious Orange Juice cocktails.Photo by Adam Jaime via SIDECAR WITH GRAND MARNIERĪccording to our A Bar Above bartender extraordinaire, Rob Harrah, this recipe changes with the addition of Grand Marnier in a couple of ways.

Tequila Sidecar: for a Mexican twist, replace the Cognac with tequila and switch the lemon juice with lime.

Parisian Sidecar: for a floral Sidecar, opt for 2 oz Cognac VSOP, 1¼ oz elderflower liqueur, and 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Between the Sheets: for extra zest, combine 1 oz white rum, 1 oz cognac, 1 oz Grand Marnier and ¾ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Boston Sidecar: for a Daiquiri and sidecar smash, try 1 oz light rum, 1 oz brandy, 1 oz Grand Marnier and ¾ oz lime juice.

Bourbon Sidecar: for a Sidecar with a spicy whiskey finish, mix 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz Grand Marnier, ½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 tsp simple syrup.

Of course, the best Sidecar cocktail recipe has a twist or five! Here are some of our faves: We love it as the deep citrusy notes and Cognac base make it an obvious bestie for our Sidecar cocktail.

To save you the hassle of trying them all, here’s our favorite: Grand Marnier, made with Cognac and candied bitter green oranges, which is blended with caramelized sugar and vanilla. Flame an orange twist over the top of the drink, and use as garnish. Shake all of the ingredients with ice, then strain into the prepared glass. Orange liqueur cocktails like the Sidecar cocktail would be utterly lost without this citrusy workhorse. Prepare a chilled coupe by moistening half of the rim with a lemon wedge, then dipping the rim into a dish of sugar, shaking to discard the excess. Triple sec is a dry, bitter (and not in a negative way ), intensely orangey liqueur that blends really well into cocktails. Pour cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice over the ice. Place a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Dip the rim of the glass in the sugar, then turn right-side up.

There are numerous brands of triple sec, each of varying quality and alcohol content. Remove glass from freezer and moisten edges by running a lemon or orange wedge along the edges. What is triple sec or orange liqueur, and which one should you use? Triple sec literally translates to triple dry and is the blanket name for orange liqueur. We love a Bisquit & Dubouché Cognac VSOP because it’s silky smooth with delicious plum and cinnamon notes. Cognac VSOP is steeped in history with traditions passed down through generations. Production is governed by the specific AOC (A ppellation d’Origine Contrôlée), detailing where and how it’s made. The VSOP stands for “ Very Superior Old Pale”, since it has been aged for at least four years. Yum! Choosing your CognacĬognac VSOP is a type of brandy that is distilled from grapes and produced specifically in the Cognac area of France. Et voila! For a touch of sweetness, add a sugared rim to your icy glass and, for a cute garnish, twist a piece of orange peel over the glass. To whip up the best Sidecar cocktail, you only need 3 ingredients cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice! To make it, it’s as simple as pouring the Sidecar cocktail ingredients into a shaker or mason jar, shaking briefly over ice, before straining into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Others argue it’s because the Sidecar cocktail recipe mix is too much for a cocktail glass and you’re served an extra shot glass or “sidecar ” alongside. They say the Sidecar cocktail gets its name from a patron who rode up to a bar on a sidecar motorcycle. Master the classic Sidecar recipe the easy way