French Sidecar

French Sidecar
Glass: Coupe glass Prep: 5m Views: 17

A classic cocktail with a tangy citrus flavor balanced by the warmth of brandy.

Instructions

- Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice water.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of brandy, 3/4 ounce of Cointreau, and 3/4 ounce of fresh lemon juice.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled, about 15 seconds.
- Empty the ice water from the chilled coupe glass.
- Strain the mixture into the glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist.

Ingredients


2 ounces Brandy
0.75 ounces Cointreau
0.75 ounces Fresh lemon juice
1 Orange Twist