Bourbon Sidecar
A rich American twist on the French Sidecar — bourbon replacing cognac creates a warmer, oakier take on this lemon-and-orange classic. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 0.8 oz Cointreau
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- orange peel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with French bistro fare such as duck confit or steak frites — the warm oak and cognac-style richness elevates classic French cuisine with American bourbon character.
Instructions
1
Add bourbon, Cointreau, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice
2
Shake vigorously for 12 seconds
3
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
4
Express an orange peel over the drink and rest it on the rim
Tips
Optional: rim half the glass with sugar for a traditional Sidecar presentation The bourbon's vanilla and caramel notes blend beautifully with Cointreau Use a higher-proof bourbon like Knob Creek for a more assertive cocktail