
Strawberry Sidecar
Fresh strawberries muddled into the classic cognac-and-Cointreau sour, shaken and fine-strained into a sugar-rimmed coupe. Bright berry fruit softens the brandy's edge without losing the drink's citrus snap.
Medium
Difficulty
6 min
Time
280 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Brandy
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Strawberry· not in your bar3-4
Or swap: Raspberry — sharper berry
- Cognac· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Armagnac — more rustic, Brandy — any good brandy works
- Sugar(optional)· not in your bar1 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener
- Cointreau· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Grand Marnier — richer, cognac-based, Triple Sec — lighter, a bit sweeter
Instructions
Muddle strawberries with lemon juice in a shaker.
Add Cointreau and Cognac.
Fill with ice and shake well.
(Optional) Rim a chilled coupe glass with sugar.
Fine strain into the glass.
Garnish with a strawberry.
Pairs well with
Buttery and lightly sweet bites let the Strawberry Sidecar's berry-cognac brightness shine:
- Brie and strawberry crostini
- Butter shortbread rounds
- Prosciutto-wrapped melon
- White chocolate-dipped pretzels




