Sign up for the Small Screen Email Newsletter: http://vid.io/xdM <br />Be the first to know when new episodes air on our site!<br />The Sidecar is an elegant, refined sip that has a soft spot as my personal favorite cocktail. Its form (a "sour") is shared by who-knows how many other cocktails -- two parts strong, one part sweet, one part sour. Swap the brandy for tequila and you pretty much have a Margarita (up next). It's traditional to moisten the glass rim with lemon and dip the rim in sugar -- but certainly not necessary. I find the drink plenty sweet on its own. The Sidecar and the Margarita are where you'll understand why a quality triple sec like Cointreau is worth every penny versus a cheaper variety that would overpower the drink with syrupy sweetness. <br /><br />A Parisienne Shaker from Kegworks.com is perfect for mixing up a Sidecar or two!: http://www.kegworks.com/parisienne-cocktail-shaker-french-style-20-oz-291-p172159?_s_icmp=nextopia<br /><br />For the full recipe and instructions, watch this video on Small Screen: http://www.smallscreennetwork.com/video/744/home_bar_basics_sidecar/<br /><br />Grab a copy of Home Bar Basics: http://www.storenvy.com/products/255130-home-bar-basics-and-not-so-basics<br /><br />Recipe:<br />1 1/2 oz brandy or Cognac<br />1 oz triple sec<br />1 oz lemon juice<br /><br />Instructions:<br />Shake well with ice to blend and chill.<br />Strain into the chilled glass.<br />Garnish with a lemon wheel.
