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The Sidecar

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The SidecarSara Bonisteel at <a href="http://fortdefiancebrooklyn.com/">Fort Defiance</a>

This drink was featured as a Cocktail of the Month.

Note:

In order to avoid your having to scale back the lemon juice, we've provided a recipe for a smaller drink, which is close to the original Sidecar.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 1

Ingredients

3/4 ounces Cointreau
3/4 ounces brandy
3/4 ounces lemon juice

Preparation

  1. In mixing glass or shaker filled with ice, combine Cointreau, brandy, and lemon juice, and shake vigorously. Wet rim of a 3- to 4-ounce cocktail glass and place on a lightly sugared plate. Strain liquor into the glass and serve.

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