Sidecar

The Sidecar is a classic cocktail made with brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.

    Ingredients

  • 2 oz brandy
  • 1 oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
  • 3/4 oz lemon juice
  • Ice
  • Sugar (for rimming the glass)
  • Lemon twist (for garnish)

    Preparation

  1. Prepare the glass by rimming it with sugar. To do this, rub a lemon wedge around the rim and then dip it into sugar.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice with ice.
  3. Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
  5. Garnish with a lemon twist before serving.

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