The Ritz Hotel in Paris claims to have created the sidecar cocktail in the early 20th century. The potent combination of cognac and orange-flavored liqueur shaken until ice cold with lemon juice is a timeless classic.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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2 fluid ounces cognac
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1 fluid ounce orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
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½ fluid ounce lemon juice
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1 cup ice cubes
Description
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Sprinkle sugar onto a small plate. Lightly wet half the rim of a chilled martini glass with a damp paper towel. Dip the moistened rim in sugar to coat.
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Combine cognac, orange-flavored liqueur, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover, and shake until chilled. Strain into the martini glass.
