Timeless Classic

Sidecar

Warm oak-aged cognac, crisp dry orange liqueur, and bright lemon framed by a superfine sugar half-rim.

Brandy & Pisco Shaken Served up 3 min · 26% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Optional superfine sugar half-rim & expressed orange twist

VSOP Cognac 50 ml
Dry Orange Liqueur 22.5 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml

Preparation

Lightly kiss the outside edge of half a chilled coupe with lemon and dust in superfine sugar.
Shake cognac, dry orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice vigorously with ice for 12 seconds.
Double-strain into the coupe and express an orange peel over top.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: No orange liqueur? Use any smooth brandy with fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and a wide strip of fresh orange peel shaken right in the jar!

Cognac or Smooth Brandy 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Simple Sugar Syrup 15 ml
Fresh Orange Peel Strip (shaken with ice) 1 slice

At-Home Steps

Shake brandy, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and an orange peel strip hard with ice for 12 seconds.
Strain into a chilled coupe (with a sugared rim if you like).
Garnish with a fresh twist of orange.

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How do you make Sidecar at home with everyday ingredients?

No orange liqueur? Use any smooth brandy with fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and a wide strip of fresh orange peel shaken right in the jar! Ingredients: 60 ml Cognac or Smooth Brandy, 22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 15 ml Simple Sugar Syrup, 1 slice Fresh Orange Peel Strip (shaken with ice). Steps: Shake brandy, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and an orange peel strip hard with ice for 12 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe (with a sugared rim if you like). Garnish with a fresh twist of orange.

What is the full craft bar specification for Sidecar?

Sidecar (Brandy & Pisco, 26% ABV) is prepared shaken with served up and garnished with optional superfine sugar half-rim & expressed orange twist. Ingredients: 50 ml (1 2/3 oz) VSOP Cognac, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Dry Orange Liqueur, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice.