Method
- Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass.
About the Sidecar
The Sidecar is a sour cocktail that belongs to the daisy family. It combines cognac as its base spirit with triple sec and lemon juice, creating a balanced citrus flavor with a smooth, warming finish.
History
The Sidecar originated in the early 1920s in either London or Paris. It was named after the motorcycle sidecar attachment commonly used at the time. The first recipes appeared in 1922, with different ratios emerging in French and English traditions.
