Sidecar

11 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Ready In: 5 min

“I always think of the sidecar as a brandy margarita, except that it is made with fresh lemon juice.” - by squawk93

Ingredients

ice cubes
1/2 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 fluid ounce Cointreau or triple sec
1 fluid ounce brandy
1 lemon wedge

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Original recipe yields 1 sidecar

Directions

Fill a cocktail shaker 3/4 full with ice cubes. Pour in lemon juice, Cointreau, and brandy. Cover and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes cold and frosty. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a wedge of lemon.

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Roo

Oct. 5, 2007

"I absolutely love Sidecars - they are best when served with a sugar-rim!..." See more"

marycaye

Aug. 5, 2010

"I use lime juice for the lemon juice and make that 1-1/2 oz of brandy. Otherwise this is a classic without the simple syrup. A plus for low cal..." See more"