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Somerset Sidecar, Pluckemin Inn , Bedminster, NJ
© Tina Rupp

Somerset Sidecar

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  • SERVINGS: makes 1 drink

Pluckemin Inn • Bedminster, NJ

Bar manager Tad Carducci was inspired to create this holiday sidecar by the bowls of apples, oranges and nuts that his mom sets out around the house before Christmas.

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  1. 3/4 ounce Cointreau or other triple sec
  2. 1/2 ounce Frangelico
  3. Hazelnut Sugar
  4. 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  5. 1 orange twist
  6. Ice
  7. 1 1/2 ounces apple brandy
  8. 1 lemon wedge
  1. Moisten the outer rim of a martini glass with the lemon wedge and coat lightly with the Hazelnut Sugar. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the apple brandy, Cointreau, lemon juice and Frangelico. Shake well and strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with the orange twist.