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RECIPES: Drink

Elderflower Sidecar

Difficulty: Easy

TIME/SERVINGS

Total: Under 5 mins

Active: Under 5 mins

Makes: 1 drink

 By Aida Mollenkamp

Adding elderflower liqueur to the classic cocktail gives it a nice floral note.

What to buy: St-Germain is an elderflower liqueur that has won over bartenders. It can be found at high-end liquor stores and online.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 part Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur
  • 1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 parts brandy
  • 3 parts St-Germain elderflower liqueur
  • Ice
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve.

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