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Sidecar


The sidecar is a cocktail traditionally made with cognac, orange liqueur, plus lemon juice. In its ingredients, the drink is perhaps most closely related to the older brandy crusta, which differs both in presentation and in proportions of its components. 
Main alcohol: Brandy
Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac, 3/4 oz Lemon juice, 3/4 oz Triple sec
Preparation: Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.
Served: Straight up (without ice)
Drink ware: Cocktail glass
IBA specified ingredients: 5 cl cognac; 2 cl triple sec; 2 cl lemon juice




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