Noir Sidecar

Ingredients

• 1 lemon wedge
• Superfine sugar
• Ice
• 1 1/2 ounces Cognac
• 1/2 ounce Cointreau or other triple sec
• 1/2 ounce Benedictine (brandy-based herbal liqueur)
• 1/2 ounce Poire William or other pear brandy
• 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1 lemon twist

Instructions

1. Moisten half of the outer rim of a martini glass with the lemon wedge and coat lightly with superfine sugar.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add the Cognac, Cointreau, Benedictine, Poire William and lemon juice and shake well.
4. Strain into the prepared martini glass and garnish with the lemon twist.