
Sidecar Cocktail
A compact brandy sidecar with triple sec and a squeeze of lemon, shaken and served up. Small pour, full classic flavor.
23% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
130 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Brandy
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lemon(optional)· not in your barJuice of 1/4
- Triple Sec· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Cointreau — smoother and drier, Grand Marnier — richer, cognac-based
- Brandy· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Apple Brandy — adds orchard fruit, Cognac — smoother, more refined
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Pairs well with
Brandy and orange liqueur with lemon enjoy caramelized, nutty companions:
- Caramelized onion tartlets
- Toasted pecans
- Brie on baguette
- Orange marmalade thumbprints




