We make the classic Sidecar cocktail using two different recipes. The 2:1:1 version is the British version with more brandy in it from the Savoy Cocktail book from Harry Craddock in 1930. The equal part version is more internationally recognised and is the earliest recipe dating back to 1919 from Harry McElhone’s ABC of Cocktails and Robert Vermiere’s Cocktails: How to Mix Them from 1922. It is considered the reicpe from “the French school” rather than the “English school” like Harry Craddock.
It will never be known who did create the Sidecar with Harry McElhone first crediting the drink to Pat McGarry but then took the credit himself. It is said McGarry created the drink at Bucks Club London and made it popular in France by Harry McElhone from his bar in Paris.
British Recipe (Ingredients):
– 60ml (2oz) Cognac or brandy
– 30ml (1oz) Triple Sec
– 30ml (1oz) Fresh lemon juice
– Dash (5ml) of sugar syrup/simple syrup
How to make:
1. Fill the shaker with 4-5 ice cubes and add the ingredients.
2. Shake for 8-10 seconds.
3. Strain into a coupe glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon slice or lemon rind.
French Recipe (Ingredients):
– 30ml (1oz) Cognac or brandy
– 30ml (1oz) Triple Sec
– 30ml (1oz) Fresh lemon juice
– Dash (5ml) of sugar syrup/simple syrup
How to make:
1. Fill the shaker with 4-5 ice cubes and add the ingredients.
2. Shake for 8-10 seconds.
3. Strain into a coupe glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon slice or lemon rind.
Out of the two variations of the sidecar which recipe do you prefer the British version (more Cognac) or the French version( Equal parts)?
#MixedSid1K2021 as you can my overall goal is to acheive the milestone of 1K. Any help towards that is greatly appreciated cheers!
Any cocktails or drinks you want to see just let me know in the comments below, I want your input and I am happy to oblige to make any cocktails you suggest.
I hope you enjoyed the video and don’t forget to smash the like button if you like it and subscribe. Any cocktails you want me to make? Just let me know in comments below or my social media.
Social media:
Facebook-
Instagram-
Twitter-
Enquiries- mixedsid@gmail.com