It’s 2014, let’s start off the new year with a staple that everyone should know – the Sidecar.

The Sidecar is a classic cocktail with a fuzzy history. Personally, I had my first Sidecar in a hipster smoke-friendly dive bar when I was 21. I made a lot of mistakes that year but drinking this cocktail was not one of them.

Check out the video below or head to Design*Sponge and look at our feature! How exciting! As for the blog, I’m super excited for 2014! I’ve got some cool photos, interviews, reviews and (of course) videos for you by Sara Washington and myself. Watch out.