Beet Sidecar Cocktail
Elevate your cocktail game with a Beet Sidecar. This sophisticated drink features cognac, orange liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and a unique beet and lemon verbena cordial for a refreshing twist on the classic Sidecar.
Ingredients
- 1½ – 2 oz cognac
- ¾ oz orange liqueur (or ½ fresh orange)
- ½ – ¾ oz fresh lemon (about half of a lemon)
- ½ – 1 oz beet and lemon verbena cordial (see recipe at bottom)
Directions
Source: Mixologist Jeffrey Naples
- Add all ingredients and ice to shaker.
- Rim the coupe glass with sugar (use lemon to run around the edge of the glass before dipping into sugar).
- Strain the cocktail into glass.
Beet and Lemon Verbena Cordial Recipe
- Slice 2 small red beets. Add to a hot pan.
- Next, add in 5-6 sprigs of lemon verbena.
- Cover with 1.5-2 cups of sugar.
- Allow the mixture to break down over medium heat.
- Then, add in water 1/4 cup at a time, up to 1 cup.
- Allow the cordial to cool.
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