‘75 Southsidecar

Written By John Berens

I’m actually curious what this car would look like, if it were real. I’m thinking… generic muscle car? Classic towncar that’s realistically too big to parallel park? Use your imagination. It’s actually the name of my submission to this month’s awesome @homebarawards challenge: cocktail mashups.

This drink is a revamp of a prior mashup (southside + sidecar), which was created as a result of people confusing the names of the two drinks. Regardless, the result was delicious— but I wanted to revamp it and mashup with a third classic, if possible. This brings in a French 75, which is a natural partner here with gin + lemon. Also, the grape-y synergy from brandy + sparkling wine can’t be understated. This drink is delicious!!

Recipe

  • 0.75oz aged brandy (I used @copperandkings American brandy)

  • 0.75oz London dry gin

  • 0.5oz Cointreau

  • 0.5oz simple syrup

  • 0.5oz lemon juice

  • 6 mint leaves

  • 2-3oz sparkling wine

Add all ingredients minus sparkling wine, shake until chilled, strain into coupe and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with lemon peel and fresh mint. Cheers!!

John Berens
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