Cider Sidecar
/ St. Louis Post-dispatch
2 ounces apple cider 2 ounces cognac
1 ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, triple sec)
1 ounce fresh lemon juice Strip of lemon zest Brandied or maraschino cherries
2 blueberries, optional 2 lychee nuts, optional, see note
Note: Lychee nuts are available canned in international food stores.
Directions: Place cider, cognac, Cointreau and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover and shake until the shaker feels very cold to the touch, about 20 to 30 seconds. Strain into a glass and top with zest and cherries.
If desired, place
Serves 1.
— Adapted from Country Living cherry.
If desired, carefully add a piece of dry ice. Do not drink until the dry ice has dissolved.
Serves 1.
— Recipe from acouplecooks.com