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THE SIDECAR

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces brandy
  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • ½ ounce lemon juice
  • lemon twist

Method
 

  1. Combine all the ingredients except the lemon twist in a mixing glass.
  2. Add copious ice and stir well for a minute or two.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with lemon.

Notes

Every Sidecar I've had has been 50% too sour. The proportions below may not be traditional but they make for a more well-balanced elixir.