DrinkMasters Collection
$4.36
cost
205
cal
31.4%
ABV
4/5
NA score
1.83
std drinks
7.8g
sugar
Sidecar
An easy brandy cocktail built on cognac.
The Recipe
- cognac2 oz
- cointreau0.75 oz
- lemon juice0.75 oz
Difficulty
Easy
Origin
Paris, France
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$4.36
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$8.64
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | 2 oz | $3.15 |
| cointreau | 0.75 oz | $1.06 |
| lemon juice | 0.75 oz | $0.14 |
| Total pour cost | $4.36 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
205
Sugar
7.8g
ABV
31.4%
Std drinks
1.83
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | 128 | 62.6% |
| cointreau | 71.3 | 34.8% |
| lemon juice | 5.3 | 2.6% |
Carbs: 8g
Alcohol: 25.7g
Volume: 3.5 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
4/5Convertibility
Original cost
$4.36
Zero-proof cost
$3.84
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | Seedlip Zero Proof Spirit(Seedlip) | $2.68 |
| cointreau | Lyre's Orange Sec(Lyre's) | $1.01 |
| lemon juice | Kept | $0.14 |
Flavor notes
One or more swaps are estimated. Taste and adjust citrus or sweetener to rebalance.
Pairs Well With
brandysalted nutscitrus olivesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuterieribeyeburgershort ribssteak frites
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Sidecar?
- 2 oz cognac, 0.75 oz cointreau, 0.75 oz lemon juice.
- How much does a Sidecar cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Sidecar is $4.36 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Sidecar?
- A Sidecar has approximately 205 calories, with 31.4% ABV and 7.8g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Sidecar?
- Yes — the Sidecar has a convertibility score of 4/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.84.
- Where was the Sidecar invented?
- The Sidecar originated in Paris, France.