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Sidecar
Also Known As: Side car
A retro cocktail that served as the basis for a lot of classic cocktails.
[Aperitif] [Classic] [Happy Hour] [Retro]
Glass: Cocktail
Recipe:
- Pour 1 oz to 1.5 oz of Brandy (or Cognac), Cointreau (or Triple Sec) and lemon juice into a shaker along with a few ice cubes.
- Shake all ingredients and pour into a cocktail glass
Volume: 3.0 oz
Alcohol units: 3.0 standard drinks
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 33%
Popularity
Times viewed: 96885
Average Score: 8.4 (32 votes)
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History
The exact origin of the Sidecar is unclear, but it is thought to have been invented around the end of World War I in either London or Paris.
Notice how similar is it to a Margarita or a Cosmopolitain!
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Comments
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My first favourite cocktail. Instant hit!
Comment by johnniepop on 2015-05-17 15:24:57
Nice easy drink.
Comment by dmruiz101 on 2014-02-24 01:15:42
Just had my first Sidecar tonight. Now I see what all the hoopla is about!!
Great stuff!!
Comment by Shaun on 2010-01-14 21:55:36
Added by David on 2009-08-16 19:54:51
Last updated on 2012-11-13 20:30:30
Status: Approved