Not your granddad’s Sidecar — we’ve taken a little detour through the orchard and a sake brewery. Apricot brandy brings the sunshine, Azakura Junmai sake keeps things smooth and a bit mysterious, and fresh lemon snaps it all into line. Finished with a flirt of orange, because why not? Bright, silky, and just rebellious enough to order a second.

Ingredients

• 1 oz Apricot Brandy liqueur
• 2-1/2 oz Azakura Fukuhibiki Special Junmai Genghu
• 1/2 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• Orange

Directions

1. Pre-chill a Martini glass.
2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
3. Shake all ingredients with ice.
4. Fine strain into chilled glass.
5. Express orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.