Thursday, October 1, 2009

Sidecar Adventures, Part Two

It is done - I am satisfied. After more experimenting, here is my personal take on the Sidecar:

  • Biggish oz of Courvoisier (or whatever cognac you like). By "biggish" I mean about 1.2
  • 1 oz exactly of Cointreau
  • 1/2 to 3/4 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters.

I shake over ice and pour into a glass that's been rimmed with sugar. Garnish with slice of lemon peel or a lemon twist if you're less lazy.