Raspberry Sidecar

Raspberry Sidecar

6 to 8 fresh ripe raspberries

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1 1/2 ounces brandy

3/4 ounce triple sec

3\4 ounce fresh lemon juice

In a large mixing glass, using a wooden muddler, muddle together 4 or 5 small ice cubes with the raspberries and the sugar. Fill the mixing glass 2/3 full of ice, add the brandy, triple sec, and the lemon juice, and shake. Strain into a chilled, sugar-rimmed cocktail glass.

Adapted from a recipe by David Nepove, bar manager, Enrico's, San Francisco