Blackberry sidecar cocktail recipe

This cocktail is made with blackberry-infused apple brandy, to give it the perfect autumnal twist. Here's how to make a blackberry sidecar

Published: August 13, 2019 at 4:58 pm

The sidecar is a traditional cocktail that is thought to have originated around the time of the First World War. It’s usually made with triple sec (orange-flavoured liqueur), cognac and lemon juice that give it both warmth and sharpness with each sip – a perfect autumnal drink.

There are a few variations of the blackberry sidecar but this is my own and I love it.

Ingredients

6-10 Blackberries
30ml Blackberry-infused apple brandy
15ml Cointreau
1tsp Sugar syrup
15ml Lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Method

Step 1
Muddle to gently crush the berries in the bottom of a shaker.
Step 2
Add ice, then the other ingredients.
Step 3
Shake until your hand is cold.
Step 4
Strain into a large cocktail glass and garnish with a thin slice of apple.

Recipe by Andy Hamilton

Blackberry sidecar cocktail recipe

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