Boston Sidecar
The Boston Sidecar is a strong rum sour, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 56 out of 100
- Sweet
- 71 out of 100
- Fruity
- 68 out of 100
- Boozy
- 80 out of 100
How to make a Boston Sidecar
To make a Boston Sidecar, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: ¾ oz light rum, ¾ oz brandy, ¾ oz Triple sec and ½ oz lime.
You'll need
- Light rum¾ oz
- Brandy¾ oz
- Triple sec¾ oz
- Lime½ oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add light rum, brandy, triple sec and lime juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Boston Sidecar questions
What does a Boston Sidecar taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 24% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Boston Sidecar?
About 24% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Boston Sidecar and a Casa Blanca?
Both use light rum, Triple sec and lime. The Boston Sidecar adds brandy, while the Casa Blanca uses Maraschino liqueur.
Should a Boston Sidecar be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lime needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
Can I make Boston Sidecars in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 4½ oz light rum, 4½ oz brandy, 4½ oz Triple sec and 3 oz lime in a jug and chill it. Add 3⅓ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.