Best Easy Sidecar Cocktail Recipes
CLASSIC SIDECAR COCKTAIL
Here's how to make one of the best classic cocktails of all time: the Sidecar cocktail! This sour is the perfect balance of Cognac, Cointreau and lemon.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Drink
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut a notch in a lemon wedge, then run the lemon around the rim of a cocktail glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of superfine sugar.
- Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake until cold.
- Strain the drink into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or orange twist.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Sugar 0 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
SIDECAR COCKTAIL
The Ritz Hotel in Paris claims to have created this 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.
Provided by Home Happy Hour
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle sugar on a small plate. Lightly wet half the rim of of a coupe glass with a damp paper towel. Dip the moistened rim in sugar to coat. Set the glass in the refrigerator to chill.
- Combine Cognac, orange-flavored liqueur, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover, and shake until chilled. Strain into the chilled, sugar-rimmed coupe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.7 mg, Sugar 15.7 g
EASY SIDECAR COCKTAIL
Steps:
- Rim the glasses with the lemon halves. Place some sugar on a shallow plate and dip the tops of the glasses in it. Fill a shaker halfway with ice. Add the cognac, lemon juice and orange liqueur. Shake for 10 seconds. Strain into the sugar-rimmed glasses and enjoy!
SIDECAR COCKTAILS
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 25m
Yield 4 drinks
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- If you want to frost the glasses, dip the rim or 4 martini glasses in a shallow plate of lemon juice and then in the sugar. Allow to dry for 15 minutes.
- Combine the Cognac, Triple Sec, and lemon juice in a pitcher. Pour some into a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well and pour into the glasses. Garnish with a cherry or lemon peel.
SIDECAR
Try your hand at recreating a classic 1920s cocktail, the sidecar. It's easy to adapt - simply use cognac, or go with equal parts cognac, triple sec and lemon juice
Provided by Miriam Nice
Categories Cocktails, Drink
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put a coupe glass in the fridge to chill. Tip all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
- Shake well, until the outside of the shaker feels cold, then strain the cocktail into the chilled glass. If the lemon juice is too sharp, add the bitters to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Protein 0.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love