Ingredients for Calvados Sidecars
- 1 lemon wedge, for rimming
- granulated sugar, for rimming
- 2 ounces Calvados
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ice
- 1 lemon twist, for garnish (optional)
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How to Make Calvados Sidecars
- Prepare the glasses: Rub a lemon wedge around the rims of two small martini glasses.
- Create the sugar rim: Pour granulated sugar onto a small plate. Gently press the moistened rims of the glasses into the sugar to coat evenly.
- Combine ingredients: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 2 ounces of Calvados, 1 ounce of Cointreau, and ¾ ounce of fresh lemon juice.
- Shake well: Secure the shaker lid tightly and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain and serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glasses. Garnish with a lemon twist (optional) and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
0g
Carbs
0g