Side Car Recipe
Martel Single Cognac, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Cointreau; served with an orange twist
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients: Martel Single Cognac, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Cointreau. Ensure the lemon juice is freshly squeezed for the best flavor.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Martel Single Cognac, 3 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tbsp of simple syrup, and 1 oz of Cointreau.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain into Glass
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass, ensuring no ice makes it into the glass.
- 5
Garnish
Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink to release the oils and drop it into the glass as a garnish.
