Cocktail hour - Sidecar Recipe

cognac

💰Cheaper: brandy

Brandy offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

orange liqueur

💰Cheaper: triple sec

Triple sec is a less expensive alternative with similar sweetness.

Put the cocktail glass in the fridge to chill.

Use a cocktail shaker (three-piece or cobbler) for mixing.

Add 25 ml of lemon juice to the shaker.

Add 25 ml of triple sec (orange liqueur) to the shaker.

If you can't get triple sec, you can use 50 grams of marmalade blended with 170 ml of vodka as a substitute.

Add cognac to the shaker as the third ingredient.

Fill the shaker with ice cubes from an ice cube tray.

Shake the shaker until the outside is icy.

Strain the mixture into the chilled glass.

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