Sidecar: Make The Classic Cognac Cocktail At Home 

By Sushmita Sengupta

Made with 1:1:1 of Cognac, Cointreau and Lemon juice, this legendary cocktail has been making your club nights all things happening. Now make this cocktail at home 

Ingredients

40 ml cognac 20 ml orange liqueur (such as Cointreau) 20 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed Garnish: orange twist Garnish: sugar rim (optional) 

Step 1

Prepare a cocktail glass by running the cut edge of a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass. 

Step 2

Dip the rim in a saucer filled with superfine sugar to create a thin crust. Chill the glass until needed. 

Step 3

Combine brandy, Cointreau, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice.  

Step 4

Shake well until chilled, about 10 seconds. Strain into the prepared glass; garnish with a twist of orange or lemon peel.