Formulas for the classic Sidecar vary by measurement and base spirit. Pick your poison depending upon sweetness level and fruited flavor. Make it with flavored brandy such as apricot (delicious) or bring in nut and spice notes with fine Calvados or Armagnac. Classic versions usually call for equal parts cognac/brandy, Cointreau and lemon juice with lemon twist (1:1:1). This ratio should be tweaked according to taste preference and quality of spirit on hand.
Sidecar
1-3/4 ounces Cognac
3/4 ounce Cointreau
1/2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
Orange Twist Garnish
Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange twist.
Though this variation seems a bit ‘upside down’ with regard to usual sour formulations of sweet to sour, it works. There is beautiful nut skin dryness on the back end with sweet to sour balance throughout.
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Sounds delicious. I have never tweaked with the proportions before. This one seems like it would call for a sugared rim. Yum!
Chad ~ For those who prefer a bit of sweetness, a sugared rim in traditional Sidecar style would indeed come into play. Tweak to your desire. ~ The Intoxicologist