The Sidecar was a very popular cocktail in the Gilded Age. When you taste it, you’ll see why. It’s cheerful, delicious, and a fun way to recreate a bit of the turn of the century social experience.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces cognac
• 3/4 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
• 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• Garnish: orange twist or mint leaf (as shown)
• Garnish: sugar rim (optional)

Tools - Optional:

• Cocktail shaker
• Cocktail stirrer
• Side plate for sugar for rim (if using)

Steps to a Delicious Sidecar:

• Coat the rim of a coupe or wine glass with sugar, if desired, and set aside
• Add the cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled
• Strain into the prepared glass
• Garnish with an orange twist or mint leaf