A 100-year-old European classic, made new with a taste of the American south
I’ve always loved cooking with spirits. Indeed, a dash of Cognac, bourbon, tequila or fruit liqueur – just to name a few – can transform a dish, delivering heaps of flavor and depth in every spoonful. But now and then I love to indulge in a good cocktail too… and the Sidecar has always been a favorite. In this version, I substitute a smoky bourbon for the Cognac, giving the classic cocktail a taste of the New World. Plus, it gets a flavor boost with aromatic bitters.
Now all that’s missing is to light a fire and sip slowly… Cheers!
Bourbon Sidecar with lemon bitters
serves 2
active time: 10 min
- 4 oz (120 ml) bourbon
- 2 oz (60 ml) Cointreau
- 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes lemon bitters
- twists of lemon as garnish
- Shake the Bourbon, Cointreau, lemon juice and bitters with ice cubes until a thin layer of frost appears on the outside of the shaker. Pour into cocktail glasses. Garnish each glass with a twist of lemon and serve immediately.
Really enjoyed this on Christmas eve.
Very glad to hear it! Happy New Year… and Cheers!
What an elegant cocktail and we love the decoration with the twists of lemon!
Judit + Corina, Thank you so much… and cheers!
This is the perfect cocktail for a bourbon lover like me. Very excited to try this combination. Thanks for sharing Viviane!
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Oh my!! I love bourbon and any old fashion drinks! YUM
Thank you, RavieNomNoms, I am with you on that one!