Braastad Sidecar
A sharp and elegant classic, the Braastad Sidecar perfectly showcases the vibrant fruit notes of the VS Cocktail Edition Cognac. This refined drink balances bright Cognac flavours with the zesty sweetness of orange liqueur and crisp, fresh lemon juice, resulting in a beautifully balanced, sophisticated cocktail.
PREP TIME
3 minutes
DIFFICULTY
Medium
Ingredients
- 50ml Cognac
- 25ml Orange Liqueur
- 25ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 10ml Sugar Syrup
- Lemon Twist to Garnish
- Fine Sugar for the Glass Rim
- Cubed Ice
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Method
- Chill the Glass: Place a coupe glass in the freezer or fill with ice to chill.
- Prepare the Rim: If desired, lightly sugar half the rim of the chilled coupe glass.
- Combine the Ingredients: Add 50ml Braastad VS Cocktail Edition Cognac, 25ml Alma Finca orange liqueur, 25ml fresh lemon juice and 10ml sugar syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Add the Ice: Fill the cocktail shaker with cubed ice.
- Shake the Mixture: Shake hard until the outside of the shaker feels very cold.
- Strain and Garnish: Fine strain the cocktail into the prepared coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
