Sidecar

Ah, I used to have to explain to bartenders how to make a sidecar. It has now arrived! The best (and I never had to explain it there, of course) is at the King Cole Bar at the St. Regis, NY.

• ceanderson1

• Sacramento, CA

• 2/12/2019

I enjoy a sidecar when we go out to dinner. This recipe comes pretty darn close to my favorite ones. I like the differences in each restaurant's side car and this one fits into my favorites lists.

• dmoyer

• Minneapolis, MN

• 7/14/2018

Excellent, very strong but well balanced. I used a cheaper orange liquor because cointreu was a bit out of my budget, and I didn't have the sugar. It's great even with the cheaper one. As a sidenote someone lwft a poor review because they said that it ruins the taste of a good cognac, this is meant to be made with mixing cognac, your like SO or VSOP (I used a vsop) if you are using Napoleon or above cognac then don't make a cocktail, it's meant to be drank straight at that point.

• Mrlizard

• South Texas

• 4/23/2018

Gorgeous. A dash of orange bitters does not go amiss in this recipe.

• stellamaris731923

• Louisville, KY

• 3/25/2018

I had never had a Sidecar but thought I'd give it a go and was very pleased with the result. A nice balance of flavors, the fresh lemon juice with the hint of sugar from the rim-delicious!

• mew70

• Fort Worth, TX

• 12/29/2014

Classic cocktail and one of my favorites. Do NOT use bourbon or rye, only cognac and do NOT use Triple Sec, only Cointreau. You can adjust the amounts but I prefer this recipe. But be careful... they will sneak up on you!

• Greendevil

• Seattle, WA

• 11/18/2014

Sidecars are fantastic! Most bartenders I meet don't know how to make them. I use armagnac instead of cognac typically. I also use Freshies Brand Sweet n Sour Lemon Squeeze instead of lemon juice (it is made from juice).

• madcwk

• Lexington, SC

• 1/3/2014

Use cinnamon sugar to rim the glass

• Kmara1

• LA

• 12/24/2013

I do enjoy a good Cognac. However, this drink ruins the flavors that good Cognac has to offer. Very disappointed.

• EasyStreet1

• Michigan

• 4/18/2013

OK, I'd make it again if I could stand up! Very strong but good.

• mary_228

• Palatine, Il

• 6/1/2010

This is my favorite non-margarita drink by far, and always gets interesting looks from bartenders. I also feel like I belong in another era ;) WHATEVER YOU DO, don't let anyone serve you a 'Sidecar' with cheap brandy, or rye (tho I heard bourbon or whiskey is OK?) or lime juice - some have tried! THE BEST by far is in NYC's Blue Smoke or downstairs' Jazz Standard - it's on their menu - and they make it soooo well!

• tess7890

• Englewood Cliffs, NJ

• 7/15/2009

Gets the full 4 forks!

• Anonymous

• 7/15/2009

I am so happy to see this recipe! The Sidecar was my mother's favorite cocktail and this is the absolute BEST recipe. I always feel cool, elegant and almost of another time when I drink one of these. You will love it. I rim the entire glass with the sugar. Yummy!

• tinafrost

• Fort Worth

• 7/15/2009