Introducing: The Norman Sidecar

This is my own cocktail creation. It's a variation on the old-school classic drink, the Sidecar, but made with Calvados, apple brandy from the Normandy region of France. It's quite simple, but delicious, if I do say so myself.

Mix equal parts:

• Calvados
  
• Coitreau, Grand Marnier, or other triple-sec
  
• Fresh lemon juice
  

Pour over ice and shake. Serve "up" in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon slice if you like.

I plan to make a few of these this summer up at The Lake House.