Black Label Sidecar
A classic cocktail that is replete with the smooth richness of scotch whisky, the sidecar is a cocktail that celebrates varying levels of sour and bitter notes. The buildable cocktail that is also visually appealing, uses a variety of citrus elements in various forms- thus complementing the oak-like notes of the blended scotch whisky.
Ingredients
Serves1- Check off ingredients
- 25mL Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky (or any scotch whisky of choice)
- 15mL orange liqueur
- 25mL sour mix
- 25mL fresh lime juice
- 1nos lemon slice
- Ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
Pour all the ingredients in sequence, into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Step 2
Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine well.
- Step 3
Garnish with a slice of lemon and serve.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
To achieve a smooth texture, double-strain the cocktail using a Hawthorne strainer followed by a fine mesh sieve to remove the tiny ice particles.
Preparation Tip 2
Adding grapefruit juice imparts a bitter-tart edge to the cocktail.
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