Sparkling Sidecar

Serves One.

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Warm as a Toast
by Adem Tepedelen
from Fine Cooking
Issue 102
Last Edit Date: 6/17/2010 1:51:22 PM

This festive take on a Sidecar cocktail (which typically contains Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice), features Spanish cava in place of the traditional citrus juice.

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1 fl. oz. (2 Tbs.) chilled orange liqueur, such as Combier or Cointreau
1/2 fl. oz. (1 Tbs.) Cognac
4 fl. oz. (1/2 cup) chilled cava, such as Segura Viudas Brut Reserva; or as needed
Lemon twist, for garnish

Combine the orange liqueur and Cognac in a coupe or Champagne flute. Top with the cava, squeeze a lemon twist over the glass, drop it in, and serve.

nutrition information (per serving):
Calories (kcal): 220; Fat (g): 0; Fat Calories (kcal): 0; Saturated Fat (g): 0; Protein (g): 0; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 0; Carbohydrates (g): 15; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0; Sodium (mg): 0; Cholesterol (mg): 0; Fiber (g): 0;