
Applecar
A sidecar with American roots — applejack shaken with triple sec and lemon juice in equal measure. Crisp apple brandy meets bright citrus.
18.5% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
180 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Brandy
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Triple Sec· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Cointreau — smoother and drier, Grand Marnier — richer, cognac-based
- Apple Brandy· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Brandy — loses the apple note, Calvados — the French classic
- Lemon Juice· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Pairs well with
Applejack's orchard tang plays well against warm, spiced comfort snacks:
- Cinnamon sugar donut holes
- Sharp cheddar with apple
- Caramel corn
- Spiced pecans




