Solera Sidecar
A Cognac sidecar variation with East India sherry, Grand Marnier, amaretto, lemon juice, and simple syrup. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 15% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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Volumen170 ml
Strength15 % Vol.-%
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)64 ml Wodka (40 %)2 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar11 g (6.3%)2.5 Zuckerwürfel
Acidity0.56%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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