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Metaxa Sidecar recipe
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The Metaxa Sidecar is a shaken brandy cocktail from Greece, made with Metaxa, triple sec and lemon juice, served in a coupe. It is citrusy.
The classic Sidecar made with Greek Metaxa in place of cognac.
Metaxa Sidecar ingredients
| Metaxa | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Triple sec | 20 ml (¾ oz) |
| Lemon juice | 20 ml (¾ oz) |
How to make a Metaxa Sidecar
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Orange twist
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Metaxa Sidecar: quick answers
- How strong is a Metaxa Sidecar?
- About 23% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 20 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Metaxa Sidecar?
- About 160 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Metaxa Sidecar served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Metaxa Sidecar have?
- 3 in total: Metaxa, triple sec and lemon juice. Simple enough to make at home.
