Sidecar Recipe
martell vs cognac, orange liqueur, fresh lemon, sugar rim
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Ingredients
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Method
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- 1
Prepare the Glass
Begin by preparing the glass for your Sidecar. Take a chilled cocktail glass and moisten the rim with a lemon wedge. Dip the rim into sugar to coat it evenly, creating a sugar rim.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Martell Cognac, 1 oz of orange liqueur, and 3 oz of fresh lemon juice. Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the shaker.
- 3
Shake and Strain
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled. Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass.
- 4