Elderflower Sidecar
The Sidecar is a cocktail traditionally made with cognac, lemon juice and orange liqueur (such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier or another triple sec); but in this recipe, we substituted elderflower syrup for the orange liqueur and the result was a sweeter, smoother cocktail.
We rimmed the glass with pansy sugar, which we made by dehydrating edible pansies, then pulsing them with granulated sugar in a food processor. The pansy sugar has an added sweetness from the flowers, and the visual effect is quite unique.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz Cognac
- 1/2 oz Elderflower Syrup
- 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
- Pansy Sugar for the rim
DIRECTIONS
1
Wet the rim of a martini glass with lemon juice and coat with pansy sugar.
2
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
3
Add cognac, elderflower syrup & lemon juice and shake with a cocktail shaker.
4
Strain into your martini glass and enjoy.
Mixologist: Katie Wallace