Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsCafe Thirty-ABourbon Sidecar Recipe

Bourbon Sidecar Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Thirty-A
Time10m
Serves1

Our Take on a Classic American Cocktail –Old Forrester 100 Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Grand Marnier, Splash of Sour, Bing Cherry

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Glassware and Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Begin by rimming a chilled cocktail glass with sugar. To do this, moisten the rim of the glass with a bit of lemon juice or water, then dip it into the sugar to create a sugared rim.

  2. 2

    Mix the Cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker, add the Old Forester 100 Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Grand Marnier, and Sour Mix. Fill the shaker with ice cubes, covering the liquid.

  3. 3

    Shake Well

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass. Be sure to pour it carefully to maintain the sugared rim.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a Bing Cherry, placing it on the rim of the glass or dropping it into the cocktail.

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