Bourbon Sidecar
A Sidecar made with bourbon.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 24% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Bourbon
- 22.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Sugar the rim
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml bourbon into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Bourbon Sidecar
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Bourbon Sidecar FAQ
What's in a Bourbon Sidecar?
45 ml bourbon, 22.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Bourbon Sidecar?
About 24% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Bourbon Sidecar?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Bourbon Sidecar in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
