Cocktails

Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail

Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec. It leans citrus and botanical. Shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 23.8% ABV and roughly 122 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic23.8% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

122 kcalCalories

23.8%ABV

6.1gSugar

8.2gCarbs

0.89Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

0.75 ozJuice of a LemonJuice
0.75 ozOld Mr. Boston Triple SecLiqueur Modifier
0.75 ozOld Mr. Boston Dry GinBase Spirit

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

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Citrus Botanical

Supporting notes

Herbal Juniper 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

High ABV
Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Seafood Ceviche Salads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

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 Lemon0.75 oz

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes: Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail?: The Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 23.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 122 calories.
What does a Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail taste like?: Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Botanical, Herbal, Juniper. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail?: Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail?: The Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 23.8%. That's approximately 0.89 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 122 kcal, 6.1g sugar, 8.2g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail typically served?: Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail?: If you enjoy Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail at home?: Yes. The Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.