Cocktails

Boston Sidecar Cocktail

Boston Sidecar Cocktail is a cocktail made with Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy, Old Mr. Boston Rum, Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec, and Juice Of A Lime. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic19.6% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

186 kcalCalories

19.6%ABV

6.6gSugar

11.6gCarbs

1.39Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

0.75 ozOld Mr. Boston Five Star BrandyBase Spirit
0.75 ozOld Mr. Boston RumBase Spirit
0.75 ozOld Mr. Boston Triple SecLiqueur Modifier
2.0 ozJuice of a LimeJuice

How to Make It

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serve Boston Sidecar Cocktail well chilled and avoid oversweetening. Creamy and dessert-style drinks usually need restraint to stay balanced. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Boston Sidecar Cocktail taste like?

Boston Sidecar Cocktail is a richer dessert-leaning drink. Expect a softer texture, rounded sweetness and a fuller finish than a crisp citrus cocktail.

Primary flavours

Citrus Vanilla

Supporting notes

Fruit Oak Sweet Tart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Boston Sidecar Cocktail is right for you

Boston Sidecar Cocktail is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 19.6% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Boston Sidecar Cocktail if...

Skip Boston Sidecar Cocktail if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Juice Of A Lime2.0 oz

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Boston Sidecar Cocktail at home?: Yes. The Boston Sidecar Cocktail uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.