The only difference between the Sidecar and Amaretto Sidecar is that the latter uses Amaretto instead of cognac.
In this Bourbon Sidecar variation, cognac is replaced with bourbon, and a teaspoon of simple syrup is added.
The Boston Sidecar differs from the Sidecar by also including rum.
The exact origin of the Sidecar is unclear, but it is believed to have been created during World War I. Its name directly references the sidecar attached to motorcycles.
The Sidecar is typically served in a chilled cocktail glass. To prepare the drink, all ingredients are vigorously shaken in a shaker. The Sidecar provides a refreshing contrast between the sweetness of the orange liqueur, the tartness of the lemon, and the depth of the cognac.
The Sidecar balances the depth of cognac with the tartness of the lemon and the subtle sweetness of Triple Sec.
This drink first appeared in the book “Harry's ABC of Mixing Cocktails”, published in 1922, where Harry MacElhone credits the creation of the Sidecar to Pat MacGarry, of the Buck's Club. However, in a later edition of the work, Harry MacElhone claims the cocktail as his own creation.
The Sidecar is a cocktail served in a chilled cocktail glass.
The Sidecar is a classic cocktail in the Sour cocktail family, which includes a base liqueur, lemon juice, and a sweetener. In a Sidecar, the sweetness comes from orange liqueur (specifically Triple Sec).
