Try ordering a side car at your local watering hole and you’re likely to get one of about a million different variations on the tasty, boozy beverage. I’ve had them made with a variety of ingredients, including sour mix for some ungawdly reason. I’ve had them served in martini glasses, highball glasses, plastic cups and even once, a pint glass. To muddy the waters, I’m adding my own variation to the mix, but calling it a box car. But, this tasty concoction uses bourbon instead of brandy because, well, bourbon is better.
Ingredients.
- 1 part bourbon (Mitchters is the best, but almost any bourbon is good, except Jack Daniels)
- 1 part triple sec (or Grand Marnier if you’re feelin’ hoity toity)
- 1 part lemon juice (meyer lemon is best)
- 1 part simple syrup
- Lemon slice for garnish
- Ice (crushed works best)
Tools.
- Jigger or shot glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Martini glass
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Torque wrench (not really ... just making sure you're paying attention)
Steps.
- Pour bourbon, triple sec, simple syrup and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with a healthy amount of ice and shake until you either loose a filling or the contents inside are suitably chilled.
- Strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon.
- Enjoy.
- Repeat steps 1 through 4.
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