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Remy Sidecar

This classic cocktail combines the warmth of Remy Martin cognac with the brightness of Cointreau and fresh lemon juice, creating a drink that feels both timeless and thoroughly modern. A sophisticated cocktail that delivers complexity without pretension.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: French
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces Remy Martin cognac
  • 1 ounce Cointreau orange liqueur
  • 0.75 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup ice cubed or cracked
  • 1 thin strip lemon twist for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
  • Bar strainer
  • Jigger or measuring spoon
  • Coupe glass or martini glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Citrus juicer or hand juicer
  • Cutting board and small knife

Method
 

  1. Pull a coupe glass or martini glass from your cabinet and place it in the freezer for two minutes or fill it with ice water to chill it thoroughly.
  2. Using your jigger, carefully measure out 2 ounces of Remy Martin cognac into a cocktail shaker.
  3. Pour 1 ounce of Cointreau into the shaker with the cognac.
  4. Cut a fresh lemon in half and juice it using a hand juicer or citrus press, aiming for 0.75 ounces of juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer to catch pulp and seeds.
  5. Add a full cup of ice cubes or cracked ice to the shaker with the liquid ingredients.
  6. Place the lid on the shaker and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, using your whole arm, until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty and cold to the touch.
  7. Remove your coupe or martini glass from the freezer and quickly empty it of any ice water or melted ice.
  8. Using a bar strainer, pour the shaken cocktail into your chilled glass, catching the ice and keeping the liquid flowing smoothly.
  9. Cut a thin strip of lemon peel about 2 inches long and express the oils over the drink by twisting it over the surface. Drop the twist into the glass or rest it on the rim.

Notes

Always use fresh lemon juice squeezed within the hour of making the drink; the flavor degradation is real and noticeable after that point. Chill your glass before pouring to keep the cocktail cold longer. Use a 2:1:0.75 ratio of cognac to Cointreau to lemon juice for the classic formula. Shake, don't stir, for proper dilution and aeration. Serve immediately after straining while it's still properly cold.