Courtesy Julia Grossman, director of operations, Greenwich Grille, New York City
The classic Sidecar gets the Royale treatment. While any sparkling wine can be used, Champagne is a natural accompaniment for a drink made with two French ingredients, Cognac and Cointreau.
Published: November 30, 2017
Ingredients
1 lemon wedge (to rim glass)
2 tablespoons superfine sugar (to rim glass)
1½ ounces Cognac
1 ounce Cointreau
½ ounce lemon juice
Champagne, chilled
Directions
Run lemon wedge around rim of martini glass. Pour sugar into dish. Dip moistened edge of glass into sugar to coat rim. Glass can be set in freezer until needed.
In cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine Cognac, Cointreau and lemon juice. Shake well, then strain into prepared glass. Top with Champagne.
