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Tale of Two Cars: Cable Car

The Story

One of the great things about cocktails is that once you know a base recipe, you can always modify the elements are create something entirely new! That is definitely true for this riff on the Sidecar. The Cable Car swaps out the Cognac with Spiced Rum, adding a bold new flavor to the mix. For our recipe we chose to use Cointreau for our “orange liqueur”, but you can use Dry Curacao if you prefer (which was our choice for the Sidecar recipe).

This recipe comes from the amazing cocktail book by Steve the Bartender, and it’s definitely worth picking up a copy HERE.

Cheers!

The Recipe

This recipe is doubled for coupe

3.0oz Spiced Rum

1.5oz Orange Curacao (Cointreau)

2.0oz Lemon Juice

1.0oz Simple Syrup

The Build

All all ingredients to a cocktail shaker

Add ice and shake for 10-15 seconds

Double strain into a chilled Coupe glass (no ice)

Source: Steve the Bartender Cable Car Recipe

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Tale of Two Cars: Sidecar

The Story

The sidecar is a staple at the Runaway Anchor. A simple build, but a still a complex experience. If you are trying to break away from making Old Fashioneds and Manhattans all the time, consider this cocktail as a great starting point.

Cognac is called for in the Sidecar, but as Cognac is actually just “Brandy” you could use a cheaper bottle if your budget demands it. But there are affordable Cognac’s out there and one is included in the recipe links. The same goes for the Dry Curacao. While Pierre Ferrand is often the “go to” for this type of liqueur, you could also consider other Orange Liqueurs with lower price tags. Don’t let the premium ingredients often listed for the Sidecar get in the way of making one! We will include two options for the two primary ingredients in the receipt section below. Try it out! And if you are brave, add the sugar rim!

While you’ll find this recipe in almost every cocktail book from the past 100years, we are featuring the recipe of Steve the Bartender. Pick up his book for lots of great options for the home bar right HERE!!

Cheers!

The Recipe

2.0oz Cognac or Brandy

0.75oz Dry Curacao or Orange Liqueur

0.75oz Lemon Juice

1 tsp Demerara Syrup

Garnish: sugared rim (optional)

The Build

All all ingredients to a cocktail shaker

Add ice and shake for 10-15 seconds

Double strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass (no ice)

Source: Steve the Bartender Sidecar Recipe

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Brandy Alexander

The Story

This is a tasty classic. Easy to make. A little too easy to sip, so be careful! You can use a pricier cognac or any bottle of brandy, and it’ll be good. I even stay in the cheap end with my creme de cacao.

If you want to get crazy, you can take this, add some vanilla ice cream and blend it into a smoothie, Wisconsin-Style! But my preference is ice cold, smooth sipping.

Cheers!

The Recipe

1.5oz Brandy or Cognac

1oz Creme De Cacao (white is my preference)

1oz Heavy Cream (or alternative cream source)

The Build

Combine all three ingredients in a cocktail shaker

Shake with ice for 12 seconds

Double strain into a stemmed cocktail glass (chilled)

Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg

Source: Steve the Bartender Brandy Alexander