Irish Whiskey Sidecar
A clever twist on the classic Sidecar that uses Irish whiskey instead of cognac. The whiskey's lighter, honeyed character creates a more approachable version of the sophisticated original. Trending as part of the classic-cocktail-with-a-twist movement. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 0.8 oz Orange liqueur
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.3 oz Simple syrup
- sugar rim (garnish) garnish
- orange twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with Cognac-inspired cuisine such as foie gras canapés or beef carpaccio to honor the drink's sophisticated, citrus-forward character.
Instructions
Rim half the coupe glass with sugar
Combine Irish whiskey, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker
Fill with ice and shake vigorously
Double-strain into the prepared glass
Garnish with an orange twist
Tips
Use Cointreau or Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao for the orange liqueur The half-sugar rim gives the option of sweet or straight with each sip Powers Gold Label's spiciness adds great backbone to this cocktail