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Sidecar mixed drink with sugar rim

Sidecar

This is almost the classic Sidecar cocktail… but it’s my favorite recipe, and I find it’s just a bit more balanced.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz VS or VSOP Cognac
  • 3/4 oz Cointreau
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Orange Peel For garnish
  • Sugar To rim the glass

Instructions

  • Using a lemon wedge to wet the glass, rim a coupe or Martini glass with sugar and set aside.
  • Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Shake to mix and chill.
  • Fine-strain into your prepared glass, and garnish with a piece of orange peel.