The Sidecar

I finally got around to making a sidecar, just as I was running out of brandy.

So I was careful to be very precise with my measurements. It turned out quite well.

Not up, just in my favorite Gibraltar rocks glass.

I used a recipe (#2) in my go-to reference book and made a quick small batch of sour mix with lemon juice, water, and brown cane sugar.

My makeshift workspace.

After several years of experimenting with different ideas, I've learned the best approach is to buy in small batch and be focused in my efforts. Still, sometimes I tend to slack so most of the brandy had already been allocated to hot toddies. Upon reflection, they were not really all that different from the sidecar. Which I guess actually makes the sidecar a toddy. 

I am amused with my meandering way of realizing this simple fact.

Anyway, I will be making one or two more of these at work soon in proper cocktail glasses, served up with a sugared rim. I even have someone interested in trying it with me, which makes it all the more fun. 

Salut!

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