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Sidecar

The 'Sidecar' is one of the first iconic Cointreau cocktails, consisting of Cointreau, cognac, and lemon juice.In France, the aperitif moment is known as 'amuse-bouche.' A cocktail that fits well with this moment is the 'Sidecar,' one of the first iconic Cointreau cocktails, consisting of Cointreau, cognac, and lemon juice. Adding a sugared rim provides a perfect balance between sweet and sour. Ingredients for one serving.

Ingredients

30mlCognac
Sugar
dried orange or curled orange peel
20mlCointreau l'Unique
10mlLemon juice

Preparation

  1. Make a sugar rim on a coupe or cocktail glass.
  2. Pour the Cointreau, lemon juice, and cognac into a cocktail shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake until well chilled.
  4. Strain into the coupe or cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with a dried orange, lemon, or a twist of peel.