It’s A Super Drink
A few weeks ago I was in downtown L.A. celebrating my Sister’s birthday. One of the drink specials was a blueberry Sidecar. Until lately, I would have to say that I probably hadn’t had a sidecar since my 20’s when I was in bartender school (don’t laugh, it’s a real thing). I think sidecars are making a comeback because I’m seeing them on menu’s a lot lately. I’ve mentioned before, that my sister loves a good, tart cocktail. Remember the Gold Rush Cocktail? (If not, https://wp.me/p9KEfL-33 here’s the link). In fact, I can give her credit for my renewed passion for “cocktailing”. I’d been drinking wine almost exclusively for so long. But, in the past few months I’ve sampled a ton a few sidecars. I love them all! Here’s how I made this Blueberry Sidecar Cocktail at home!
My Desire, A Sidecar With Blueberries (Blueberry Sidecar)
Rim your glass with lemon and dip into superfine sugar, (or, regular sugar works just fine too) let set. In a cocktail shaker, add 8-10 blueberries and muddle. If you don’t have a professional muddler (I don’t) use a wooden spoon. Fill with Ice and add the cognac the Grand Marnier and lemon juice to the shaker and really give it a shake, at least 20 seconds. Fill your glass. Garnish with fresh blueberries and a fancy lemon peel. For the lemon rose, peel a long a piece of lemon rind as thinly as you can get it. Roll it into a circle and secure with a skewer, add the blueberries. So fancy! Just like a pro and Bob’s Your Uncle! Cheers!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces cognac
- 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier
- 1/2 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 8-10 blueberries plus more for garnish
- long peel of skin of one lemon (for garnish)
- granulated sugar (for rim of glass)
Instructions
- Rim your glass with lemon and then roll in sugar, set aside to dry
- In a cocktail mixer add 8-10 fresh blueberries and muddle
- Add ice cubes
- add cognac, Grand Marnier, Lemon Juice
- Shake at least 20 seconds
- strain into prepared glass
For the Garnish
- cut a long strip of the lemon peel then roll the peel into a tight circle, secure with a cocktail skewer and add fresh blueberries.
