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Complex and extremely well-balanced, the Sidecar is deemed to have been created in 1921, with the Ritz Paris later making a deluxe version in 1923. This is an iconic cognac cocktail with an enchanting story. It is said to have been named after a motorcycle sidecar owned by a gentleman in Paris, it was then later popularised in London – truly a tale of two cities.

Ingredients

Ingredient Amount Ingredient Name
1 oz. Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
⅔ oz. Cointreau
⅓ oz. Lemon Juice

Tools Of The Trade

  • Jigger
  • Shaker
  • Strainer
  • Peeler
  • Coupe Glass

Recipe

  1. Pour 1 oz of Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, ⅔ oz of Cointreau and ⅓ oz of lemon juice into a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Strain and pour into a coupette glass.
  3. Finish with orange peel for a rich flavor or lemon peel for freshness.

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