The Sidewinder

DIFFICULTY:

When Terry Oliver of Fraser’s Restaurant and Lounge in Saint Louis first introduced us to The Sidewinder, we were immediately enthralled! This cocktail has become Bill’s all-time favorite cocktail.

It is a most pleasing combination of spirits (cognac, liqueurs) and juice. The palate is sweet -tart with a bright clean finish. The combination of ginger and apricot gives the drink a mildly spiced fruitiness that is complemented and refined by the hints of dried fruit and mild nuttiness of the cognac. This is an all-around delight!

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Big O
  • 1 oz Rothman and Winter Apricot Liqueur
  • ¾ oz Camus VS
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon zest and fresh mint garnish

Instructions

  1. Shake all ingredients until well-chilled.
  2. Strain over a single large ice cube.
  3. Lemon zest and mint garnish.

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