50ml | Klipdrift Premium Brandy |
25ml | Orange-flavoured liqueur |
25ml | Lemon juice |
Cinnamon sugar, for garnish | |
Lemon/Lime wedge, for rimming glass | |
Handful of ice | |
Dash of bitters (optional) |

The Sidecar
The Sidecar is a classic 3-ingredient cocktail that is perfect for night-caps, date nights, or when you’re entertaining and need an easy-to-make drink for guests. All you need is your favourite brandy, orange-flavoured liqueur and fresh lemon juice — for a bold yet elegant cocktail that really packs in the flavour. It’s simple, sophisticated, totally refreshing, and the perfect balance of velvety, sweet, and tart!
1 | Put a glass in the fridge to chill. |
2 | Add Klipdrift Premium Brandy, orange-flavoured liqueur, lemon juice, and ice to a cocktail shaker. |
3 | Shake until the shaker feels very cold. |
4 | Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass. |
5 | Rim the glass with a lemon wedge. |
6 | Dip the glass in cinnamon sugar, for garnish. |
7 | Cheers! |
Pro-tip:
For some sweetness, add a sugar rim! Swipe a cut lemon around the rim of a cocktail glass and dip in sugar to coat.