Champs-ÉlyséesvsSidecar
Which one fits your taste?
Champs-Élysées
A herbal, citrusy cognac classic sharpened with a dash of green Chartreuse.
Sidecar
An elegant, citrus-forward classic balancing cognac with orange liqueur and fresh lemon.
Champs-Élysées
Sidecar
Base
brandy
brandy
Glassware
Coupe
Coupe
Flavor Notes
herbal, sour, strong
sour, sweet, strong
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the Champs-Élysées if you want something herbal and aromatic. Go with the Sidecar if you'd rather have something sweet and approachable. Both are bright and citrus-forward and boozy and spirit-forward, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.