What ingredients do I need for Applecar?

To make Applecar, you need: 1 oz Triple Sec, 1 oz Apple Brandy, 1 oz Lemon Juice.

How do I make Applecar?

Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

What glass should I use for Applecar?

Applecar is traditionally served in a Martini Glass.

Is Applecar an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Applecar is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Applecar?

Applecar has an alcohol content of about 18.5% ABV.

How many calories are in Applecar?

Applecar contains approximately 180 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Applecar?

For Applecar you can swap — Triple Sec: Cointreau (smoother and drier), Grand Marnier (richer, cognac-based); Apple Brandy: Brandy (loses the apple note), Calvados (the French classic); Lemon Juice: Lime Juice (sharper, greener).

Applecar

Name: Applecar
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 oz Triple Sec; 1 oz Apple Brandy; 1 oz Lemon Juice

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

Flavor profile

Brandy

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Triple Sec1 oz
Apple Brandy1 oz
Lemon Juice1 oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Applecar close to the original.

Instead of Triple Sec
- Cointreau— smoother and drier
- Grand Marnier— richer, cognac-based
Instead of Apple Brandy
- Brandy— loses the apple note
- Calvados— the French classic
Instead of Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice— sharper, greener