Parisian Sidecar

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Parisian Sidecar ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts

Ingredient	Amount	cl	oz	parts
Cognac	60 ml	6 cl	2 oz	4 parts
Elderflower Liqueur	30 ml	3 cl	1 oz	2 parts
Lemon Juice	15 ml	1.5 cl	0.5 oz	1 part
Lemon	1 piece	—	—	—

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist

1. 01

   Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.

2. 02

   Measure the cognac, elderflower liqueur, and freshly squeezed lemon juice into a shaker.

3. 03

   Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

4. 04

   Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the floral pale-gold sour is very cold and diluted.

5. 05

   Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the drink remains smooth and free of ice fragments.

6. 06

   Express the single compact lemon twist, retain it at the rim, and serve without flowers or another garnish.

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