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Sidecar

By: squawk93 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"I always think of the sidecar as a brandy margarita, except that it is made with fresh lemon juice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 sidecar
 

Ingredients

  • ice cubes
  • 1/2 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 fluid ounce Cointreau or triple sec
  • 1 fluid ounce brandy
  • 1 lemon wedge

Directions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker 3/4 full with ice cubes. Pour in lemon juice, Cointreau, and brandy. Cover and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes cold and frosty. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a wedge of lemon.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2007 by Roo   view full review
I absolutely love Sidecars - they are best when served with a sugar-rim!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2010 by marycaye   view full review
I use lime juice for the lemon juice and make that 1-1/2 oz of brandy. Otherwise this is a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2009 by MAGPIE0_1   view full review
Wonderful recipe! If you like a sweeter drink, then add a packet of Splenda before shaking.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2010 by isthisnametakentoo   view full review
oh!.... these are top notch!.... very tasty I didn't change a thing in the recipe
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by LEMarr Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
very tangy - goes great with spicy foods
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2011 by Diana Moutsopoulos Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Absolutely my favorite cocktail of all time! Dip the rim of your glass in sugar for a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2011 by moore.danielle Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
delicious and dangerous! We had to have a second one, because the first was soo good!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2011 by czapary   view full review
Love this cocktail. Jimmy's Harborside, Boston makes the BEST.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2011 by bunnychernobyl5   view full review
Delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2011 by CHELSEAK3   view full review
Phew! Dangerous! Very very yummy ;)

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