Grand Sidecar
Ingredients
- 2 oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
- 1 oz Lemon juice
- 1⁄2 oz Chilled water omit if using wet ice
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- RIM glass with sugar (moisten the outside edge with orange juice and dip into sugar).
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Grand Sidecar contains 154 calories
History:
Created in June 2005 by yours truly, London, England.
See: Sidecar history
Review:
A riff on the classic Sidecar that's even simpler to make but equally tasty.
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge consists of 51% cognac so there is no need to add cognac to make a great Sidecar, simply add lemon juice. This drink benefits from a touch of dilution so also works well served on-the-rocks in an old-fashioned glass.
