Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day

05/16/2026

CognacOrange LiqueurLemon Juice

Sidecar

Armed Forces Day calls for a special salute. 🥂 Raise your glasses and celebrate with us as we appreciate the courage and commitment of our Armed Forces with the military-inspired cocktail, the Sidecar.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces cognac
  • 3/4 ounce orange liqueur
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Garnish: orange twist
  • Garnish: sugar rim (optional)

Instructions

  • Coat the rim of a coupe glass with sugar, if desired, and set aside.
  • Add the cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
  • Strain into the prepared glass.
  • Garnish with an orange twist.

Notes

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