Sidecar

• Lemon wedge
• Superfine sugar, for rim
• 1 1/4 ounces Courvoisier VS cognac
• 1 1/4 ounces Cointreau
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 orange twist, for garnish

1. Moisten the rim of a cocktail glass with the lemon wedge.
2. Carefully dip the rim in the sugar so that only the very top edge is coated evenly.
3. Place the glass in the freezer to let the sugar rim harden.
4. Pour the cognac, Cointreau, and juice into a mixing glass.
5. Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously.
6. Strain into the prepared cocktail glass.
7. Garnish with the orange twist.
8. Dominant Flavors: citrus, heavy on oranges with orange on the nose
9. Body: medium, rich
10. Dryness: medium
11. Complexity: low to medium
12. Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: sugar granules and oak
13. Finish: short with orange oil and lemon overtones
14. Glass: cocktail

lemon wedge, sugar, courvoisier vs, freshly squeezed lemon juice, orange

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sidecar-390818 (may not work)