Boston Sidecar
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
Flavor profile
Rum
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lime(optional)Juice of 1/2
- White Rum¾ oz
- Brandy¾ oz
- Triple Sec¾ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Boston Sidecar close to the original.
Instead of White Rum
- Cachaça— makes it punchier
- Gold Rum— richer, slightly oaky
Instead of Brandy
- Apple Brandy— adds orchard fruit
- Cognac— smoother, more refined
Instead of Triple Sec
- Cointreau— smoother and drier
- Grand Marnier— richer, cognac-based
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Pairs well with
Rum joins brandy and citrus, keeping the palate keen for fried seafood:
- Clam strips with tartar sauce
- Hush puppies
- Lemon aioli fries
- Oyster crackers with dip
Similar taste
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