Chill your martini glass in the freezer before assembly.

Sprinkle sugar in a circle in a small dish.

Run a piece of the squeezed lemon along the rim of the glass and dip in the sugar.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour over it the Cognac, Cointreau, and lemon juice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.

Pour into the chilled glass.

Lay a strip of lemon peel on the rim and spear 2 maraschino cherries with a small skewer. Place inside the glass for garnish.

Enjoy!