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Black Label Sidecar Cocktail

Whisky
Author: Ashifa Bano
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Ingredients
Method

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.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky (or any scotch whisky of choice)
    25ml
  • Orange liqueur
    15ml
  • Sour mix
    25ml
  • Fresh lime juice
    25ml
  • Lemon slice
    1
  • Ice cubes

Method

  1. Step 1

    Pour all the ingredients in sequence, into a highball glass filled with ice.

  2. Step 2

    Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine well.

  3. Step 3

    Garnish with a slice of lemon and serve.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 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.

  • Adding grapefruit juice imparts a bitter-tart edge to the cocktail.

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FAQs

Whisky and orange liqueur pair well; however, to complement the blend, the quality of whisky must be good.

Though the flavour profile will change slightly, the shift will be minor.

Adding some more orange liqueur or simple syrup makes the whisky sidecar cocktail sweeter. On the other hand, lemon juice can be added to elevate the tart taste.

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