Whiskey Sidecar

This whiskey sidecar cocktail with lemon juice and orange liqueur swaps bourbon for cognac in this simple variation with a spicy, citrusy finish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 390 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 fluid ounce orange liqueur
• 2 fluid ounces whiskey
• ice
• 1 lemon wedge
• 3 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 0.75 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place sugar in a shallow bowl. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a cocktail glass; dip the rim into sugar.

Step 2

Combine whiskey, orange liqueur, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker; add ice. Cover and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted, about 20 seconds. Strain into the prepared cocktail glass.