Sidecar

1. 01

   Chill a coupe glass thoroughly in the freezer, or fill it with ice and water while you mix.

2. 02

   Add 50 ml Cognac, 25 ml triple sec, and 25 ml fresh lemon juice to an empty shaker.

   • Cognac50 ml
   • Triple Sec25 ml
   • Lemon Juice25 ml
3. 03

   Fill the shaker about two-thirds with ice and seal it securely.

4. 04

   Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the shaker feels frosty and very cold.

5. 05

   Empty any chilling ice and water from the coupe, then fine-strain the cocktail into it without serving ice.

6. 06

   Serve immediately while the Sidecar is bright, cold, and freshly aerated.

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Does this Sidecar use lime or lemon?

This build uses lemon juice with cognac and triple sec. A Margarita uses tequila and lime, so the two recipes should not be treated as identical ingredient swaps.

Ingredient guidance updated 25 September 2026. Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.