Description
Elegant French mixology shines in Chambord Sidecar, blending cognac’s warmth with sweet raspberry liqueur. Cocktail enthusiasts will discover a perfectly balanced drink that whispers Paris sophistication in each refined sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Cocktail Ingredients:
Spirits:
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) Chambord
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) cognac
Citrus and Sweeteners:
- 3/4 ounces (22 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounces (15 milliliters) simple syrup
Garnish and Additional Components:
- Ice (for shaking)
- Lemon twist
- Fresh raspberries
- Sugar (for optional glass rimming)
Instructions
- Create a delicate sugar rim on a chilled coupe or martini glass by gently running a lemon wedge around the glass edge and delicately coating with fine sugar crystals.
- Load a cocktail shaker generously with crisp ice cubes, ensuring the ingredients will be thoroughly chilled and blended.
- Pour the vibrant Chambord liqueur, rich cognac, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and optional silky simple syrup directly into the ice-filled shaker.
- Seal the cocktail shaker firmly and execute a dynamic, energetic shake for approximately 15-20 seconds, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and develop a frosty, cohesive texture.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over the prepared glass and expertly pour the cocktail, ensuring a smooth, elegant stream that captures the drink’s pristine clarity.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning the cocktail with a delicate, spiraled lemon twist or a cluster of plump, ruby-red raspberries, transforming the drink into a visually stunning libation that promises sophisticated flavor complexity.
Notes
- Enhance the sugar rim by using fine baker’s sugar for a more delicate coating that sticks smoothly to the glass edge.
- Choose high-quality cognac like Hennessy or Rémy Martin to elevate the cocktail’s overall flavor profile and sophistication.
- Replace simple syrup with agave nectar for a lower glycemic index option that maintains the drink’s sweetness and balances the tartness of lemon juice.
- Experiment with frozen raspberries as a garnish that doubles as a cooling element, slowly releasing subtle fruity notes as they melt in the drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg