Citrus Burst Sidecar

This potent Citrus Burst Sidecar is a bold and zesty cocktail that's not for the faint of heart or those who shy away from citrus flavors. With a perfect balance of tangy tangerine and lemon, combined with the smoothness of bourbon and the sweetness of triple sec, this cocktail is a burst of citrusy goodness in every sip.

Citrus Burst Sidecar

A bold and zesty cocktail featuring tangerine, lemon, bourbon, and triple sec for a burst of citrus flavor.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tangerine wedge
  • Sugar (for coating glass rims)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons tangerine juice
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon (preferably small-batch)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons triple sec
  • Tangerine twist (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rub the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with a tangerine wedge.
  2. Spoon a thin layer of sugar onto a small plate and gently twist the rim in the sugar to coat.
  3. In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine lemon juice, tangerine juice, bourbon, and triple sec.
  4. Shake the shaker for 15 seconds.
  5. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
  6. Garnish with a twist of tangerine.