Balalaika Welcome to "Cocktails," the podcast that serves up both classic and contemporary drinks. Today, we're crafting a Balalaika, a Russian-inspired cocktail that's crisp and citrusy. The Balalaika is a vodka-based cocktail that also features Cointreau and fresh lemon juice, making it a variant of the classic Sidecar but with vodka replacing the traditional brandy. Here’s how to prepare a Balalaika: Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces of vodka
• 3/4 ounce of Cointreau
• 3/4 ounce of fresh lemon juice
• Ice cubes
• A lemon twist for garnish