The Sidecar is April 21st Drink of the Day!!
Considered one of the most famous Pre-Prohibition drinks of the Twentieth Century, the Sidecar is considered one of six basic drinks in David Embury’s book, The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, published in 1948. Embury recognized this drink being invented by an American Army Captain that would frequent his favorite bistro and would be driven to and from the base by one of his enlistedmen in a motorcycle sidecar. It has stood the test of time since.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to try one of these cocktails, I highly suggest doing so. It is a nice and refreshing treat you will have more than once. I hope you enjoy!
2 oz. Cognac
1 oz. Cointreau
Juice of one Lemon
Granulated Sugar
Method: In a shaker glass filled halfway with ice, pour in the measured amount of cognac and cointreau. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon, then discard the lemon. Cap and shake well. Take a wedge of lemon and rim half the glass. Dip the wet part of the rim into a saucer with granulated sugar. Take the rind of the wedge, twist and rub on the dry portion of the rim, then drop in the rind. Strain the contents of the mixing glass into the sugar rimmed cocktail glass.
This Day in History:
1910 - Samuel Clemons, best known as Mark Twain, died.
1918 - Manfred von Richthofen, better known as German flying ace Red Baron, died in action on this date.
1995 - Timothy McVeigh was arrested due to his involvement in the Oklahoma City bombing.
1997 - Timothy Leary, Gene Roddenberry, and 22 others ashes were sent up in space for the first space funeral.
Notable Birthday:
Singer/Songwriter, Iggy Pop, was born on this date in 1947.
Notable Quote:
“We have to question the story logic of having an all-knowing, all-powerful God, who creates faulty Humans, and then blames them for his own mistakes.” - Gene Roddenberry
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