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Tokyo Sidecar Cocktail Drink

Tokyo Sidecar Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Try the Tokyo Sidecar recipe this fall! Use Japanese Whiskey, Cointreau, and Yuzu juice to make a smooth cocktail for cooler days.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 177

Ingredients
 

  • 1½ oz Japanese Whisky
  • ¾ oz Cointreau
  • ¾ oz Yuzu juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon twist - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Strainer & Fine-strainer
  • Coupe Glass

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Chill your coupe glass with some ice.
  • Add Yuzu Juice: Pour in ¾ oz Yuzu juice into the shaker.
  • Add Cointreau: Measure and add ¾ oz Cointreau.
  • Add Whiskey: Pour 1½ oz Japanese Whisky into the shaker.
  • Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  • Shake Well: Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Discard Ice: Empty your coupe glass.
  • Strain and Serve: Fine strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.
  • Garnish: Add a lemon twist to the glass for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Japanese Whisky: If you don't have Japanese Whisky, a scotch works well as an alternative, offering a similar depth of flavor.
  • Cointreau: Triple sec can replace Cointreau if needed, Grand Marnier is another good alternative.
  • Yuzu Juice: Fresh lemon juice mixed with a bit of lime juice can mimic the unique tartness of yuzu if it's unavailable.

Making a Pitcher of Tokyo Sidecar:

  • Scale: To serve 8, multiply all ingredients by 8, using 12 oz of Japanese Whisky, 6 oz of Cointreau, and 6 oz of Yuzu juice.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Whisky, Cointreau, and yuzu juice with ice. Stir well to blend.
  • Serve: Strain into individual chilled coupe glasses, garnish with lemon twists, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Whisky Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic whisky alternative that provides a similar flavor profile without alcohol.
  • Cointreau Substitute: Opt for an orange-flavored syrup or non-alcoholic orange liqueur substitute to maintain the citrus notes.
  • Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using these substitutes for a non-alcoholic version.