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Batch Sidecars for 8

Classic Sidecar cocktail batched for 8 — Cognac, triple sec, and fresh lemon.

Premium cocktail shaker and mixing glass prepared for batch service
Added water here is 27% of all recipe liquid before dilution, including juice and syrup. Adjust this assumption in the planner. Keep sparkling ingredients separate for service and account for any extra water from shaking, stirring or serving over ice.

Batch quantities

28.0 oz before added water · 4.45 oz planned liquid per serving. Quantities include liquids held for service; set those rows in the planner to calculate the mix-now vessel amount.

Planned finished liquid35.6 oz
Dilution water to add7.6 oz
Estimated finished ABV24.7%
Std drinks per serving1.83
Std drinks total14.7
Servings8
Ingredient US fl oz mL
Cognac / brandy 16.0 473
Triple sec 6.0 177
Fresh lemon juice 6.0 177
+ Dilution water 7.6 224

Purchase and prep this batch

Open these exact ingredients and 8 servings in the planner. Set package sizes, hold ingredients for service, and create your purchase sheet and batch recipe card.

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Calculated quantities; taste, actual yield and storage have not been tested by BatchPour.

Bartender tips

Sugar-rim the glasses in advance. Squeeze lemon the morning of. Shake each serving or batch with dilution water and serve chilled.

BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.

FAQ

How much added water is shown for 8 servings?

This example adds 27% of the full recipe volume before dilution: 7.6 oz of water. It is a planning assumption. Open this recipe in the batch planner to adjust it for your service method; ice melt is not predicted.

How many packages should I buy?

Open this recipe in the batch planner and enter the package size for each ingredient. The purchase sheet rounds up whole packages and shows the remainder; juice and syrup do not all come in 750 mL bottles.

What is the ABV of the batch?

With the stated added-water assumption, planned ABV is approximately 24.7%. The recipe contains approximately 1.83 standard US drinks per serving; adding water does not change the alcohol quantity.