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Moonriver Bar #10 - Eldritch Sidecar

8/13/2020

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It's time to go Old School.
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Though the origin of this particular recipe is shrouded in layers of complicated debate, the colloquial agreement is that it is a direct reference to the mixture left behind in a shaker, drawn and poured as a chaser.  This is referred to as the ever-delicious Sidecar.

Original Sidecar Recipe

Certain drinks stand the test of time often for their simplicity and accessibility, and this "high class" gentleman's drink is no exception.  The garnishes are optional, but depending on your region or the era of your audience, may end up being requirements or at least a spot of debate.

The original Sidecar is a vehicle to elevate Cognac, a white-wine brandy.  We splash it with elements of an orange liqueur like Grand Marnier, and, usually, "freshly-squeezed" lemon juice.  After this point, you can garnish with an orange slice and/or coat the rim of the glass with sugar.
Proper amounts are as follows:
 
1.5 oz Cognac
3/4 oz Grand Marnier
3/4 oz Lemon Juice
Garnish with orange slice or twist
Garnish rim with sugar

Eldritch Sidecar

So what happens if I have no Cognac?  
  Well, there are many Brandys, some more flexible than others.  I could substitute a Blackberry Brandy, but I'm concerned for the Orange Liqueur being "corrupted" by the Blackberry.  The Wild Cherry Brandy might swing the other way, but still spoil the batch.  So what if we avoid the Brandy altogether?
  And that's where this little recipe came into being.
I'm a super nerd, and I love me some Eldritch Horror.  Let's make a pact, you and I.

1.5 oz Kraken or Captain Morgan spiced rum
3/4 oz Grand Marnier
3/4 oz Lemon Juice
2-4 dashes of Aromatic Bitters
Splash of 151 Rum on top
...then light that sucker on fire for a few seconds.  
Blow it out (and wait a bit to cool) and enjoy the smoked rum of your pact with the ancient Kraken.
Sugar and twist are, again, purely optional.


For me?  Not so much.  But I know some of you out there love this stuff.  
To make this a little more palatable for peeps like me, add these to the Eldritch Sidecar:

1 more oz of either Kraken or Captain Morgan Rum
2 oz of Whiskey Sour
A splash of seltzer
Fill glass with Orange Juice to help out that orange liqueur


Enjoy responsibly.
-Adamus
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