Spiced Sidecar Recipe
The Spiced Sidecar is a cozy twist on the classic cocktail, blending warm spices with zesty lemon and smooth Cognac. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, it’s a simple yet sophisticated sip that brings seasonal flavors to life.
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Calories: 180kcal
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Citrus Juicer
- Bar spoon
- Serving Glass
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 50 ml spiced cognac or cognac
- 25 ml lemon juice
- 25 ml Cointreau
- plus a lemon wedge for the glass
SPICED COGNAC
- 4 cardamom pods
- bruised
- 1 star anise
- 2 small slices ginger
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 200 ml cognac
Instructions
- Infuse the Cognac: Add spices and ginger to the Cognac. Let it infuse for 30-45 minutes, tasting after 30 minutes for desired flavor.
- Prepare the Glass: Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a coupe glass, then dip it into caster sugar to coat.
- Mix the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the infused Cognac, lemon juice, and orange liqueur.
- Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.
- Strain: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
- Serve: Garnish with a twist of lemon or a cinnamon stick, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 60mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg