What ingredients do I need for Sidecar?

To make Sidecar, you need: ½ oz Cointreau, ½ oz Lemon Juice, 2 oz Cognac.

How do I make Sidecar?

Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.

What glass should I use for Sidecar?

Sidecar is traditionally served in a Martini Glass.

Is Sidecar an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Sidecar is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Sidecar?

Sidecar has an alcohol content of about 25.5% ABV.

How many calories are in Sidecar?

Sidecar contains approximately 172 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Sidecar?

For Sidecar you can swap — Cointreau: Grand Marnier (richer, cognac-based), Triple Sec (lighter, a bit sweeter); Lemon Juice: Lime Juice (sharper, greener); Cognac: Armagnac (more rustic), Brandy (any good brandy works).

Sidecar

Name: Sidecar
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: ½ oz Cointreau; ½ oz Lemon Juice; 2 oz Cognac

Cognac shaken with Cointreau and lemon juice — the golden standard of brandy cocktails. Silky orange and sharp citrus over warm grape spirit.

25.5% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

172 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Brandy

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Cointreau½ oz
Lemon Juice½ oz
Cognac2 oz

Ingredient substitutions

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

Instead of Cointreau
- Grand Marnier— richer, cognac-based
- Triple Sec— lighter, a bit sweeter
Instead of Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice— sharper, greener
Instead of Cognac
- Armagnac— more rustic
- Brandy— any good brandy works