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I use Korbel brandy, my brandy of choice for something like 23 years every since I toured their facility on our honey moon back in the day. Its a pretty marvey moderately priced brandy that is smooth as silk.
I use the real deal Cointreau for the orange liqueur. It too is perfectly smooth and orangey with no funky aftertaste that the lesser brands will leave you with. Worth the splurge, plus it makes for the perfect Margarita. Stick with the best when making classic cocktails.
I use Meyer Lemons for the juice...mainly because I have a tree that creates quite the booty this time of year, but have used lesser Ponderosa that you usually find in the grocs to equal success. Just don't buy those from concentrate plastic squeeze bottles. Fresh is best.
This recipe makes a small pitcher enough for 4 Sidecars.
Sidecar Martini
- 1 Cup Korbel Brandy
- 1/2 C Cointreau
- 1/4 C fresh squeezed lemon Juice
- lemon peel and maraschino cherry for garnish
- sugar
Combine liquors and lemon juice and stir well. Chill before serving.
Using vegetable peeler peel a strip of zest from lemon. Skewer peel strip with cherry. Cut lemon. Rub lemon half on rim of glass and dip in sugar to coat. Pour in chilled Sidecar mix. Serve and enjoy!
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