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Calvados Sidecars

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon wedge
  • Granulated sugar for coating rims of glasses
  • 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Calvados
  • 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) orange liqueur such as Cointreau
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Equipment: a cocktail shaker with strainer
  • Garnish: lemon twists

Instructions

  1. Run lemon wedge around rims of 2 small Martini glasses to moisten. Spread sugar on a small plate and dip rims in sugar to lightly coat.
  2. Fill shaker with ice and add Calvados, Cointreau, and lemon juice. Shake vigorously 10 seconds, then strain into glasses.

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