The Sidecar.
SIDECAR
1.5 oz Cognac
0.75 oz Cointreau
0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.25 oz Simple Syrup
Combined all ingredients into a cocktail shakers with ice. Shake vigorously to chill. Strain into a chilled coupe glass (sugar rim optional). Garnish with a lemon twist.
One of the most iconic cognac cocktails out here: the Sidecar.
This mix of cognac, cointreau, and lemon was marked as a symbol of sophisticated drinking. A drink that first appeared in print in 1922–both in Robert Vermeire's "Cocktails: How To Mix Them" and Harry McElhone's "Harry's ABC of Mixing Cocktails." And though the portions have been improved upon since, this classic cocktail has become a loved one by many. The sugar rim is definitely a part of this cocktail that's in debate (something I'm not particularity a fan of, but is pictured here to reflect the classic way).
The exact origin of the cocktail is still unknown (as most cocktail origins are haha). But it may have been said to have come from France, as it was primarily popular in Europe, and then later grew popularity in speakeasies around New York and other US cities. 🤷🏻♀️ But I also enjoy the many 'said-tales' that go along with a lot of the classic cocktails out there. And I feel much of cocktail history is simply: believing. Which means really, is that I like the story about how the cocktail was named after a man who's preferred form a transportation was in his sidecar.