In our Q&A with political commentator Rachel Maddow (who also happens to be a serious cocktail enthusiast), Maddow told us that one of her favorite cocktails is the Tantris Sidecar from New York City’s Pegu Club. Here’s the recipe.



1 1⁄4 oz. Cognac

1⁄2 oz. calvados

1⁄2 oz. Cointreau

1⁄2 oz. fresh lemon juice

1⁄2 oz. simple syrup (1:1)

1⁄4 oz. pineapple juice

1⁄4 oz. green Chartreuse

Tools: shaker, strainer

Glass: cocktail

Garnish: glass is 1⁄2-rimmed with sugar & lemon twist sprayed on top

Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake to chill, strain into a chilled glass and garnish.

Audrey Saunders, Pegu Club, New York City