Small Screen delivers beautifully crafted videos about cocktails, bartending, mixology, food and cooking, each and every week. SUBSCRIBE to Small Screen: Be the first to know when new episodes air on our site! Sign up for the Small Screen Email Newsletter: The Cocktail Spirit on Facebook: Small Screen on Facebook: Small Screen on Twitter: Small Screen on Pinterest: The sidecar is a classic cocktail which most bartenders know, but seems to be rarely ordered. Part of this is because it is poorly made, and more often than not made with sour mix instead of fresh ingredients. Properly made this drink should be made with cognac (or brandy), Cointreau, and fresh lemon juice. There are however a variety of ways these ingredients can be combined, the secret is how to do so in a way that presents a perfect balance.Watch on Small Screen: Recipe:2 oz cognac1 oz Cointreau12 oz lemon juiceInstructions:Shake with ice.Strain into a cocktail glass.Garnish with a lemon twist.