Calvados Sidecars

A sophisticated twist on the classic Sidecar cocktail, featuring smooth Calvados apple brandy, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice, served in sugar-rimmed martini glasses.

2 servings
3 min

Ingredients

  • 1 wedge lemon wedge
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ounce Calvados
  • ½ ounce orange liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 piece cocktail shaker with strainer
  • 2 twist lemon twist

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Run lemon wedge around rims of 2 small Martini glasses to moisten. Spread sugar on a small plate and dip rims in sugar to lightly coat.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Fill shaker with ice and add Calvados, Cointreau, and lemon juice. Shake vigorously 10 seconds, then strain into glasses.

    1 min

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