Apple Brandy Sidecar
A crisp, citrusy cocktail made with apple brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon, finished with a sugared rim.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Ingredients
2 oz apple brandy
1 oz Cointreau (or other orange liqueur)
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
Garnish: sugared rim + lemon twist
Instructions
Prepare your glass by rimming it with sugar.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add apple brandy, Cointreau, and lemon juice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into the prepared coupe glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes from the Bar
Apple Brandy Options
Calvados (French apple brandy) gives a dry, refined flavor, while American applejack tends to be bolder and more robust. Both work beautifully—choose based on what’s available or your taste preference.
No Sugar Rim?
If you skip the sugared rim, add a small barspoon of simple syrup to the shaker to balance the citrus.
Orange Liqueur
Cointreau is the classic choice, but Grand Marnier adds richness, and triple sec works as a lighter, budget-friendly option.
Glassware
Traditionally served in a coupe glass, though a Nick & Nora or small martini glass works as well.
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A ritual we return to
Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.
Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.
It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.
We created this for you — and the one you love.
Kevin & Kate
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