Citrusy · Sour / Tart · Bubbly

Sparkling Sidecar

A citrusy, tart, and sparkling cognac cocktail, shaken, served up, finished with bubbles, and presented in a coupe glass.

Main alcohol
Cognac
Estimated strength
Moderate
Technique
Shaken
Serving style
Served up
Glass
Coupe Glass
Garnish
lemon twist
Carbonation
Carbonated

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Champagne
  • 1.5 oz Cognac
  • 0.75 oz Triple Sec
  • 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 piece Lemon Peel
  • 1 cup Ice

Instructions

  1. Sugar the rim of a chilled coupe glass.
  2. Shake cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice with ice.
  3. Strain into the prepared coupe glass.
  4. Top with champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.