The Buildout

The Sidecar


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In today’s episode, we sit down with Joaquín Simó of New York’s Pouring Ribbons for a special Cognac tasting, all with the aim of exploring how bartenders select ingredients for specific cocktails and why. The cocktail in question is the Sidecar, and Joaquín shares a wealth of knowledge on how to make your version live up to the drink's rich heritage. Listen on (or read below) to discover Joaquín’s Sidecar recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe! 

 

Joaquín Simó’s Sidecar Recipe 

 

Ingredients 

- 2 ounces Cognac, preferably Pierre Ferrand 1840 

- ¾ ounce Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao 

- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice 

- 1 teaspoon rich demerara sugar syrup (2:1) 

- Garnish: lemon twist 

 

Directions 

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. 

2. Shake until chilled. 

3. Strain using a Hawthorne strainer into a chilled coupe glass.  

4. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve. 


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