If you're looking for a cocktail that feels fancy without the fuss, the Hennessy Sidecar is your answer. This classic cocktail gets a bold upgrade by swapping traditional brandy for smooth Hennessy VS Cognac, and the result is absolutely worth shaking up.

Hennessy Sidecar
With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you'll have a perfectly balanced, citrusy cocktail that looks just as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting friends or simply treating yourself to a well-deserved drink, this one never misses.
The Sidecar is a timeless cocktail, but swap in Hennessy VS Cognac and it becomes something truly special. Presentation matters just as much as the pour, and the Hennessy Sidecar deserves a glass that can keep up. Serve it in gorgeous Viski Coupe Glasses and let the long, elegant stem and wide bowl do the talking. The result is a cocktail that looks as sophisticated as it tastes.
Ingredients
This is a quick overview of the simple ingredients that you'll need to make a Hennessy Sidecar Cocktail! Specific measurements and step-by-step instructions are included in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Hennessy Cognac
- Cointreau Orange Liqueur (Triple Sec, Grand Marnier)
- Lemon Juice, Preferably freshly squeezed
- Orange Twist - Garnish
Optional - Sugar to rim the glass.

Equipment Needed
Viski Coupe Glasses - These coupe glasses are gorgeous and make a statement!
Cocktail Shaker - You want to make sure you have a shaker that you can hold together and shake to get this drink ice cold. Please be careful and keep two hands on the cocktail shaker so it does not open up.
Jigger - The perfect way to measure your cocktail and make sure the flavors are balanced.
Preparation and Storage
Make Ahead - While the drink tastes best when made right before serving you can keep it in a sealed container in the fridge overnight.
Storage - If you choose to store it in the fridge make sure to store the cocktail without ice so it doesn't get watered down.
When to serve a Hennessey Side Car
- Cocktail Party
- After dinner drink
- Before dinner apertif
- Holiday party
- Date night
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Hennessey Sidecar Drink
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounce Hennessey Cognac
- .75 ounce Orange Liqueur
- .75 ounce Lemon Juice
- Orange Twist Garnish
- Sugar Optional to rim the glass
Instructions
- Optional - Coat the rim of the coupe glass with sugar
- Add Hennessey Cognac, Lemon Juice, and Orange Liqueur to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake until well chilled
- Strain into the coupe glass, garnish with an orange twist
Kitchen Tools
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Cocktail Jigger
- 1 Coupe Glass






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