Sidecar
- Aug 18, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: May 9
A crisp, elegant brandy sour with orange liqueur and lemon.
The Sidecar is the quintessential brandy sour. It is sharp, citrusy and spirit-forward, with orange liqueur adding sweetness and depth without making the drink feel heavy.
Sidecar
Brandy, orange liqueur and lemon.
Glassware
Coupe glass.
Garnish
Orange twist.
Ingredients
50ml brandy
20ml orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
20ml Lemon Cocktail Juice Optional: 5ml Simple Sugar Syrup
Recipe
Prepare your glass and garnish first.
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
Shake hard until chilled.
Fine strain into the prepared glass.
Garnish with an orange twist.
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