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.

Sidecar is traditionally served in a Martini Glass.

Yes, Sidecar is an alcoholic cocktail.

Sidecar contains approximately 172 calories per serving.

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

Serving

Brandy

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Cointreau· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Grand Marnier — richer, cognac-based, Triple Sec — lighter, a bit sweeter
Lemon Juice· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener
Cognac· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Armagnac — more rustic, Brandy — any good brandy works