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The sweet and sour Sidecar cocktail

Kevin Mayfield
A post WWI classic cocktail that came into its own in the mid century. This cocktail contains fresh lemon juice and orange liqueur that compliments the brandy with a sweet and sour refreshing taste.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 oz brandy
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Fill your cocktail shaker with two generous scoops of ice, and pour in all of your ingredients.
  • Shake vigorously for a few seconds, then strain into a cocktail glass.
  • Add a bit of lemon peel for garnish. Sugar the rim if desired.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled to ensure you have a drinkable cocktail.
To make the French version of this cocktail, use equal measures of each ingredient.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
Keyword British cocktails, English Cocktails, French cocktails, madmen cocktails, mid century cocktails, rat pack cocktails
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