M5 Sidecar
The M5 Sidecar is a modern twist on the classic Sidecar cocktail, crafted with a bold blend of bourbon, Meyer lemon juice, and Cointreau. This refreshing drink is typically served in a sugar-rimmed glass and garnished with a lemon twist, offering a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and smooth flavors. It's a signature cocktail featured at Five Marys Burgerhouse, a ranch-to-table restaurant in Northern California.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. sugar, for glass rim
- 2 oz. bourbon
- 1 oz. fresh Meyer lemon juice
- 1 oz. orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
Instructions
- 1. Place sugar on a small plate. Place a small amount of water in a second plate. Dip rim of a cocktail or martini glass in water, then in sugar.
- 2. Combine bourbon, lemon juice, Cointreau, and ice in a cocktail shaker; shake until very cold. Pour into prepared glass.
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