Sidecar
Method
Shake
Glass
Coupe
Garnish
Lemon twist, optional sugar rim
Ingredients · 3
- 1½ozHennessy VSCognac
- ¾ozCointreauTriple sec
- ¾ozLemon Juice
Method
Optional: rim the glass with sugar. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard for 10–12 seconds. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe.
Notes
Debated origins between London and Paris, both circa 1920s. The 2:1:1 ratio is a good starting point — adjust lemon to your citrus's acidity. Hennessy VS is a widely available, well-priced Cognac for cocktails.