How to Make Whiskey Sidecar with Broiled Lemon Juice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says class and sophistication quite like a whiskey sidecar. This classic cocktail is a favorite among those who appreciate the smooth and smoky flavor of whiskey paired with the tangy sweetness of citrus. And with the addition of broiled lemon juice, this recipe takes the traditional sidecar to a whole new level of complexity and depth of flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 3 tablespoons superfine sugar
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • 2 fluid ounces whiskey
  • 1 fluid ounce orange liqueur
  • ice

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 drink

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place lemon halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet.
  • Broil until lemon halves are blackened on the cut side, about 10 minutes. Allow lemons to cool enough to handle. Squeeze juice from the lemons into a measuring cup. Measure out 3/4 fluid ounce broiled lemon juice, reserving the rest for another use.
  • Pour sugar into a shallow bowl. Run lemon wedge around the rim of a cocktail glass; dip into sugar.
  • Combine whiskey, orange liqueur, and 3/4 fluid ounce broiled lemon juice in a cocktail shaker and add ice; cover and shake for 20 seconds. Strain drink into the prepared cocktail glass.
  • Nutrition

    406 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 13mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 48g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 97mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 185mg