Sidecar

  • 1 1/2 ounces cognac

  • 3/4 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)

  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

  • Garnish: orange twist

  • Garnish: sugar rim (optional)

  1. Coat the rim of a coupe glass with sugar, if desired, and set aside.

  2. Add the cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.

  3. Strain into the prepared glass.

  4. Garnish with an orange twist.