Whiskey Sidecar with a Lemon Twist

Nothing gets your engine going like the exciting flavors of a sidecar drink! Buckle up as we ride into cocktail bliss with this super easy Whiskey Sidecar recipe!

Just like the image of an old motorcycle with a sidecar, some things never go out of style. Like this incredible sidecar recipe! It’s one of my favorite classic cocktails and a crowd-pleaser to boot!

The delectable notes of wood, sweet, and citrus in this whiskey and Cointreau classic will get your motor revving. Grab your helmet and driving glasses because it’s time to take a ride with this amazing Whiskey Sidecar!

🥘 Ingredients

• Whiskey: You can really have fun playing with the flavor of the spirits in this drink. You can choose a bold and attention-grabbing whiskey or something more mellow. If you’re not sure where to start, try something everyone loves like a classic Irish Whiskey. Dewars and Jameson both make great traditional whiskeys that taste wonderful in this recipe.
• Cointreau: This is the classic choice for its orange flavor and color, but you can also use triple sec to serve the citrus.
• Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon always tastes the best! Remember to squeeze over a strainer so no lemon seeds get in the juice.
• Ice Cubes
• Lemon Twist: If you need practice making twists, check out my easy method for making lemons twists!
• Superfine Sugar and Edible Blue Glitter: These two ingredients mix up into the most delicious and eye-catching decoration for the rim of this beautiful beverage.

See the recipe card for quantities.

🍸 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step One: Run a lemon wedge along the rim of your cocktail glass.

Step Two: On a small plate, mix the superfine sugar and blue edible glitter.

Step Three: Turn the rim of your cocktail glass through the sugar mixture to make a beautiful sugar rim and set it aside.

Step Four: In a cocktail shaker, combine the whiskey, Cointreau, lemon juice, and ice. Close the shaker and shake until the cocktail is cold.

Step Five: Strain the drink into the prepared glass, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve ice cold.

🤔 What is a Sidecar Drink?

A sidecar is a traditional cocktail recipe made with cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon. It is known for its gorgeous golden hue and delicious sweet, tart, and smooth flavor.

This recipe plays with the classic flavors just a little by trading cognac for your favorite whiskey; however, if you’re a traditionalist, feel free to stick to cognac!

🍸 Variations

If you loved this whiskey sidecar, why not try mixing up the classic sidecar recipe!? Try my delicious Vanilla Vodka Remix on this traditional sidecar cocktail!

🍽 Equipment

• Cocktail Shaker: Choose a shaker with a strainer or have a strainer ready to hold back the ice.
• Small Plate: This is used to help sugar the rim of the glass.
• Cutting Board and Knife: For garnishes.
• Cocktail Glasses

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📖 Recipe

⛑️ Food Safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

For further information, check Safe Food Handling - FDA.