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Classic Sidecar


How To Make Classic Sidecar


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Classic Sidecar Recipe

Classic Sidecar Ingredients


1 1/2 oz cognac
1 oz Cointreau® orange liqueur
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
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Serves / Yield: 1 serving
Ready in: 4 min
Nutrition: approximately 278 Calories
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Glass to use for the Classic Sidecar Recipe


It's recommended drinkware to use is the Cocktail Glass for the Classic Sidecar Recipe for best presentation.

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Classic Sidecar Drink Recipe Instructions


Classic Sidecar Recipe Preparation & Instructions:

Take a lemon wedge, notch a slice into the middle and use it to moisten the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Frost the moistened outer rim of the glass with superfine sugar. Shake ingredients together with cracked ice and strain into prepared cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist, and serve.

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Classic Sidecar Recipe Variations


Please note that there are many ways and variations to make Classic Sidecar. The Classic Sidecar recipe above is the most common way to make this drink, you can always improvise with your own twist and enjoy. You can also find many other variations of this drink on our website, just use our search to see more.

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