Bourbon Sidecar
Bourbon Sidecar
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Category
Cocktail
Cuisine
American
Servings
1
Prep Time
5 minutes
The bourbon sidecar uses four grain bourbon instead of brandy, which is what the original sidecar uses. It is a refreshing cocktail that can replace Sunday brunch mimosas, or enjoyed anytime. Impress your guests with this simple yet complex tasting cocktail thanks to Cavehill Four Grain Bourbon.
Ingredients
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2 ounces of a premium four grain bourbon
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½ ounce lemon juice
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1 ounce Cointreau
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Lemon twist or lemon peel (garnish)
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1 teaspoon simple syrup (bonus simple syrup recipe in notes below)
Directions
Place all ingredients (including four grain bourbon) in a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake until cold.
Strain the drink into a rocks glass or champagne glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or orange twist.
Recipe Note
Consider rubbing the rim of the glass with lemon wedge and then adding sugar to a saucer and rolling the glass rim in it to create an ultra-refreshing bourbon sidecar cocktail with beautiful presentation!
SIMPLE SYRUP
- 1/2 cup pure (organic) cane sugar
- 1/2 cup of spring water, or Kentucky limestone filtered water
SIMPLE SYRUP DIRECTIONS
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water on medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Once cool, transfer to mason jar and place in fridge.
