![]() But is this the first Daisy that we come across in history? And can you tell us about the background of the drink? ![]() Can you tell us about that specific category? And that’s a template for cocktails, right? It’s kind of recreated with different base spirits and ingredients. T: That’s a great point about this being a very similar formula to the Margarita, in essence here. But, you know, we were still making them. I made one of them once and I turned to the senior bartender and was like, “It’s a Margarita, but with brandy instead of tequila, and lemon instead of lime.” That made immediate sense of like, “Gotcha.” And, of course, we had sour mix off the gun. It’s the first brandy cocktail I ever learned working at a neighborhood college bar in Boston. They don’t usually either Champs-Élysée or Jimmy Roosevelt. Right off the bat, when someone thinks “ brandy cocktail,” they don’t usually pull out Vieux Carre. The Margarita is that for tequila, and that makes sense because they’re both cousins they’re both Daisies. J: It is the most quintessential cocktail associated with brandy and, specifically, Cognac. What would you say, just off the bat, about the Sidecar? It’s maybe one of those that’s also gone the way of, perhaps, not being as ordered that much these days compared to before. This is a drink that has a historical, iconic formula. T: We’re going to talk about a drink that’s similarly iconic today, within the cocktail field. J: It just looks beautiful up there it’s smiling at us. So we have the curtain open and we’re looking at the majestic Empire State. T: I think it helps for inspiration during recording. ![]() It’s a pretty spectacular view of Midtown from here. And I have to say, I am greatly enjoying the view that you guys have from this office. I’m thrilled to be one of the first people being able to record this live and in person. Joaquín Simó’s: Well, thank you for having me. Joaquín, thank you so much for joining us. I’m your host Tim McKirdy, and we are joined by Joaquín Simó. Tim McKirdy: We are in the VinePair studio today. ![]() Strain using a Hawthorne strainer into a chilled coupe glass.Add all ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice.1 teaspoon rich Demerara sugar syrup (2:1).2 ounces Cognac, preferably Pierre Ferrand 1840.Listen on Spotify Joaquín Simó’s Classic Sidecar Recipe Ingredients Tune in as McKirdy and Simó taste a selection of Cognacs well suited for the cocktail. Simó shares the various iterations of the tale, and explains how to select ingredients that make for a perfect Sidecar. They explore the extensive history of the Sidecar, a classic cocktail made with Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.Īs with all classic drinks, the Sidecar’s origin story is slightly murky. In this episode of “Cocktail College,” Tim McKirdy sits down with Joaquín Simó of New York City’s Pouring Ribbons. ![]()
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