Apple Brandy Sidecar
A crisp, citrusy cocktail made with apple brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon, finished with a sugared rim.
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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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