Sidecar Cocktail

Name: Sidecar Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon white sugar; 2 fluid ounces cognac; 1 fluid ounce orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®); 0.5 fluid ounce lemon juice; 1 cup ice cubes

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The Ritz Hotel in Paris claims to have created the sidecar cocktail in the early 20th century. The potent combination of cognac and orange-flavored liqueur shaken until ice cold with lemon juice is a timeless classic.

Submitted by Home Happy Hour

Updated on May 2, 2024

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Sidecar Cocktails in coupe glasses garnished with lemon slices

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

1

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Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

1 teaspoon white sugar
2 fluid ounces cognac
1 fluid ounce orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
½ fluid ounce lemon juice
1 cup ice cubes

Directions

Gather the ingredients.

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Sprinkle sugar onto a small plate. Lightly wet half the rim of a chilled martini glass with a damp paper towel. Dip the moistened rim in sugar to coat.

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Combine cognac, orange-flavored liqueur, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker.

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Add ice, cover, and shake until chilled.

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Strain into the martini glass.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

324	Calories
0g	Fat
18g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 324
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 0g	0%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Calcium 1mg	0%
Potassium 23mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Sidecar Cocktail

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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