Sidecar - Not Side Drink

There’s a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails.

RECIPE PREPARATION

Makes 1

Place some sugar on a small plate. Moisten half of rim of a coupe glass with a little lemon juice and dip into sugar; shake off excess. Set aside.

Combine brandy, triple sec, and remaining ¾ oz. lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.

Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into reserved glass

INGREDIENTS

Granulated sugar (for serving)

¾ ounce fresh lemon juice, plus more for glass

2 ounces brandy

¾ ounce triple sec