At a Glance
Category: Brandy & Cognac Cocktails
Glass: Coupe glass, sugar-rimmed
Garnish: Orange twist
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cognac
- 0.75 oz orange liqueur (triple sec)
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
Method
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a sugar-rimmed coupe.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Coupe glass, sugar-rimmed
Garnish: Orange twist
Background & History
Created around World War I, reputedly named after a customer who arrived at the bar in a motorcycle sidecar; part of the same sour-family structure as the White Lady.
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