City Slicker
Brandy shaken with triple sec and a spoonful of lemon juice — a sidecar pared back to its firmest form. Dry, citrusy and brisk.
25% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
185 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Brandy
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Triple Sec½ oz
- Lemon Juice1 tblsp
- Brandy2 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep City Slicker close to the original.
Instead of Triple Sec
- Cointreau— smoother and drier
- Grand Marnier— richer, cognac-based
Instead of Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice— sharper, greener
Instead of Brandy
- Apple Brandy— adds orchard fruit
- Cognac— smoother, more refined
Instructions
In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients.
Shake well.
Strain into a cocktail glass.
Pairs well with
Brandy sharpened with orange liqueur and lemon suits polished, salty starters:
- Steak tartare crostini
- Cornichons and pâté
- Aged comté cubes
- Rosemary almonds
Similar taste
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