Captain's Sidekick

The Captain's Sidekick cocktail is a classic and iconic sour cocktail, featuring the rich flavors of French cognac, the sweetness of orange liqueur, and the refreshing tang of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Its origins are steeped in history, with theories suggesting it was created in Paris during the aftermath of the First World War, inspired by an American army captain and his sidecar motorcycle. This timeless drink offers a delightful balance of flavors and a touch of elegance with a sugar-rimmed coupe glass presentation.

Captain's Sidekick

A classic and iconic sour cocktail featuring French cognac, orange liqueur, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, the Captain's Sidekick offers a delightful balance of flavors with a touch of elegance.

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Ingredients

  • 3.50 oz cognac
  • 1.75 oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
  • 1.75 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • orange twist (to garnish)
  • sugar rim (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Coat the rim of a coupe glass with sugar and place it in the fridge to chill.
  2. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and combine the cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice, shaking until well-chilled.
  3. Strain the mix into the chilled, sugar-rimmed coupe glass and serve, garnished with an orange twist.