What ingredients do I need for Boston Sidecar?

To make Boston Sidecar, you need: Juice of 1/2 Lime, ¾ oz White Rum, ¾ oz Brandy, ¾ oz Triple Sec.

How do I make Boston Sidecar?

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

What glass should I use for Boston Sidecar?

Boston Sidecar is traditionally served in a Martini Glass.

Is Boston Sidecar an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Boston Sidecar is an alcoholic cocktail.

How many calories are in Boston Sidecar?

Boston Sidecar contains approximately 200 calories per serving.

Boston Sidecar

Name: Boston Sidecar
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: Juice of 1/2 Lime; ¾ oz White Rum; ¾ oz Brandy; ¾ oz Triple Sec

A sidecar that splits its base between light rum and brandy, shaken with triple sec and fresh lime. Brighter and slightly leaner than the cognac original.

23.5% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

200 Cal

Calories

Serving

Flavor profile

Rum

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Lime(optional)· not in your barJuice of 1/2
White Rum· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Cachaça — makes it punchier, Gold Rum — richer, slightly oaky
Brandy· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Apple Brandy — adds orchard fruit, Cognac — smoother, more refined
Triple Sec· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Cointreau — smoother and drier, Grand Marnier — richer, cognac-based