The Bourbon Sidecar is a spirited American twist on a European classic. While the traditional Sidecar was born in Paris during the 1920s featuring cognac, this bourbon variation offers a distinctly American character with rich caramel and vanilla notes replacing the grape-forward profile of brandy. The bright citrus from fresh lemon juice and the orange warmth from Cointreau remain, creating a perfectly balanced cocktail that’s simultaneously sophisticated and approachable.
Bourbon Sidecar Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: USADifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
3
minutesCalories
192
kcal
Cook Mode
Keep the screen of your device on
Ingredients
60 ml 2 fl oz high-quality bourbon
30 ml 1 fl oz Cointreau or orange liqueur
15 ml 1/2 fl oz fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon simple syrup
Ice cubes
Lemon twist or orange twist for garnish
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
Hawthorne strainer
Jigger
Coupe glass
Instructions
- If desired, prepare the glass by running a lemon wedge around the rim and dipping it in superfine sugar. Chill the glass by filling it with ice and water while you prepare the cocktail.
- Add the bourbon, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to your cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice until it’s about ¾ full.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.
- Discard the ice and water from your chilled glass and strain the cocktail into your prepared glass.
- Express the oils from a lemon or orange twist over the drink, run the peel around the rim, and place it in the cocktail as garnish.
Notes
