Sparkling Sidecar
by Adem Tepedelen
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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Serves One.
To learn more, read the article:
Warm as a Toast
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;
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 102
, pp. 44
October 29, 2009
