Recipes Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Sidecar 4.9 (22) 20 Reviews 4 Photos I always think of the sidecar as a brandy margarita, except that it is made with fresh lemon juice. Recipe by squawk93 Updated on May 18, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 4 4 4 Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 sidecar Ingredients ice cubes ½ fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ fluid ounce Cointreau or triple sec 1 fluid ounce brandy 1 lemon wedge Directions Fill a cocktail shaker 3/4 full with ice cubes. Pour in lemon juice, Cointreau, and brandy. Cover and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes cold and frosty. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a wedge of lemon. I Made It Print