In Search of the Ultimate Sidecar
We asked 10 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Sidecar—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Mastering the Sidecar With Joaquín Simó
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Joaquín Simó takes on the Sidecar.
- story: Kara Newman
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Joaquín Simó’s Sidecar
This version ups the Cognac and adds a spoonful of rich demerara syrup for body.
Daily News: In Defense of Classic Cocktails, Italy’s New Wine Fountain
Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere: - A fountain in Abruzzo, Italy now dispenses locally produced wine at all times. - David Wondrich writes in defense of…
What Should a Sidecar Really Taste Like?
A bona fide Prohibition-era classic, the Sidecar has struggled to successfully re-emerge in an era bent on retooling old recipes. Robert Simonson on why a good version of the drink…
- story: Robert Simonson
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Where Did the Cocktail Sidecar Come From?
The practice of offering a "sidecar" alongside a cocktail is spreading in popularity amongst New York bars, for reasons both practical and aesthetic. Chloe Frechette on its origins, and how…
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Upside-Down Sidecar
Curaçao and citrus are front and center in this flipped take on the classic.
Mendo Sidecar
First created during World War I, this Cognac-based cocktail traditionally had only two other ingredients: Cointreau and lemon juice. This version uses Germain-Robin XO brandy and maraschino liqueur.
