Smoky Sidecar
The classic Sidecar cocktail is an awesome drink that really showcases products people aren’t always used to at home and makes them experiment a little outside of the norm. The mezcal really works well with the brandy, bringing a slightly earthy note to the cocktail as well as a little smokiness. Using an espadín mezcal add in some bright, fresh citrus and lemongrass notes which pair deliciously with the American Cocktail Club Spicy Ginger Mule.
I really wanted to use brandy as the base for this as it is a product that has lost some love over the years, as it seems people think it is only for older people, however, it can really work well in a cocktail and after tasting the Spicy Ginger Mule mix from American Cocktail Club I knew they were made to be together. The cocktail already had plenty of bites, but it was missing a little something so I mixed in some lemon juice to balance everything out and we were all set.
Recipe:
- 5 ounces E&J XO Brandy
- ½ ounce Gem & Bolt mezcal
- 1 ounce
- ¾ ounce lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon demerara sugar (optional)
Method:
- Cover ⅓ of the glass rim with demerara sugar (optional)
- Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice
- Shake to chill and combine ingredients
- Fine strain into a cocktail glass
- Garnish & Enjoy!