Classic Sidecar recipe

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Cocktail Glass

alcohol

33%

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1 1/2 oz cognac
1 oz Cointreau® orange liqueur
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

Take a lemon wedge, notch a slice into the middle and use it to moisten the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Frost the moistened outer rim of the glass with superfine sugar. Shake ingredients together with cracked ice and strain into prepared cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist, and serve.

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This is the best cocktail

posted by screener @ 11:35AM, 2/01/07

I went through 15 popular drinks, in preparation for a cocktail party. This is my favorite.

This is the best Sidecar recipe

posted by subhuman85 @ 01:47PM, 4/17/07

If you've never had a Sidecar, go with this version. Make sure you measure the lemon juice precisely or the drink can end up a bit sour. A classic cocktail that everyone should try at least once!

Great!

posted by a @ 06:37PM, 5/04/07

Just great!

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Nutritional Information

(per 3 oz serving)

Calories (kcal)
Energy (kj)
Fats
Carbohydrates
Protein

187
783
0 g
14.3 g
0.1 g

Fiber
Sugars
Cholesterol
Sodium
Alcohol

0.1 g
-
0 mg
-
28.4 g

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