Montego Bay

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • July 29, 2026

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A photo of the Montego Bay cocktail containing Rhum Clément Canne Bleue, Giffard Triple Sec, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne), Angostura Aromatic Bitters in a Old-Fashioned.

Curiada Ingredients

Other Ingredients

  • 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)

Directions

  • Add ice to shaker
  • Pour all ingredients into shaker
  • Shake well with ice
  • Fill old-fashioned glass with ice
  • Strain mixture into ice-filled glass
  • Garnish with lime wedge

Cocktail Description

The Creole Sidecar takes the classic sidecar template and gives it a sun-drenched Caribbean makeover that'll transport you straight to the French Antilles.

This drink swaps out cognac for premium rhum agricole, bringing grassy, herbaceous notes that play beautifully with the bright citrus from fresh lime juice and orange flavors from triple sec. The sugar cane syrup adds a round sweetness that feels perfectly at home alongside the rum's natural cane character, while a few dashes of Angostura bitters tie everything together with warming spice. It's refreshing yet complex, with enough depth to keep things interesting sip after sip. This cocktail shines during warm-weather gatherings, weekend brunches, or anytime you want something that feels both familiar and adventurous. Making it is straightforward—just shake and strain over ice—so you won't need bartending school to pull it off. The bright, slightly funky profile pairs wonderfully with Caribbean cuisine, jerk chicken, ceviche, or even a simple spread of aged cheeses and charcuterie.