A Sidecar

[idahorn 26]

Not the motorcycle attachment, but the classic drink. Invented in a bar in Paris during WW1.

1 part Cointreau

2 parts fresh lemon juice

8 parts Cognac

Shake vigorously with plenty of cracked ice and strain into chilled cocktail glasses; a twist of lemon may be used if desired, but no other garnish.

Edited July 28, 2018 by idahorn

[elfenix 34332]

sidecar is one of my favorites.  refreshing and hammering, all in one.

 

are we going to have a thread for each cocktail?  because we should.

[Mack Tripper 696]

I’m a fan.

[cafe society 2872]

The glass should be rimmed with sugar.

[elfenix 34332]

1 hour ago, cafe society said:

The glass should be rimmed with sugar.

[G650 14278]

On 7/28/2018 at 7:23 PM, elfenix said:

sidecar is one of my favorites.  refreshing and hammering, all in one.

 

are we going to have a thread for each cocktail?  because we should.

Hell yes.

[wild_turkey 3182]

Nice thread, thanks for the idea. Having one now and it really hits the spot.

What type of Cognac do you guys prefer?

[RDCanecutter 26474]

On 7/28/2018 at 5:55 PM, idahorn said:

Not the motorcycle attachment,

Well dammit.

[Stoogey 219]

10 minutes ago, wild_turkey said:

What type of Cognac do you guys prefer?

[Sheep Have Wool 1053]

2 hours ago, wild_turkey said:

What type of Cognac do you guys prefer?

The cheap kind that's leftover after making steak au poivre.

[G650 14278]

13 hours ago, wild_turkey said:

Nice thread, thanks for the idea. Having one now and it really hits the spot.

What type of Cognac do you guys prefer?

Remy Louis XIII.

 

But seriously, in a sidecar, anything not swill will work. I tend to have Remy XO on hand because I don't drink a ton of Cognac so the bottle lasts me a year. Remy VSOP is good too, as is Martell.

[Bernard 879]

I was in Salt Lake City on business and discovered what they refer to as a sidecar....

By law bartenders cannot free pour booze. Max booze in any drink is 3/4 ounce measured shot. Sidecar is an extra 3/4 ounce shot that you order separately from your cocktail of choice. Server delivers both to your table. You pour your sidecar into your cocktail and enjoy.

That was just one of various bizarre alcohol rules encountered on that trip.

Bernard

[Surly Bevo 25159]

Supposedly sidecar and bloody mary both invented in the same Parisian Bar (Harry's) . That must have been one hell of a bar.  

[G650 14278]

Sipping on a tasty one now.

[choripan 790]

Thoughts on using Armagnac or another brandy for your sidecars? 

Or, really, any recommendations for when I want to make rounds on the cheap. I typically keep a handle of Christian Brothers brandy on hand for when we host and I make a bunch of sidecars, since you can get through a bottle of nicer cognac after one or two rounds. No one seems to be the wiser, and it's good enough for most groups we have over.

[Txzen 498]

Personally, a good Armagnac is best enjoyed neat by the fire, but if you want to dump it in a cocktail I'm sure it'll be fine. 

[G650 14278]

Sidecar and a smoke