Between the Sheets
CLASSIC · WHITE RUM

Between the Sheets

A timeless Prohibition-era classic from the 'Unforgettables' canon, the Between the Sheets marries the warmth of cognac with the brightness of rum and the citrus lift of triple sec into one effortlessly elegant cocktail.

Ingredients
Cognac30 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice20 ml
Lemon Twist
Glassware
cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Vanilla · Caramel · Oak · Lemon · Orange

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Chill a cocktail glass in the freezer or with ice water.

  2. 2

    Add 30ml white rum, 30ml cognac, 30ml triple sec, and 20ml freshly squeezed lemon juice into a cocktail shaker.

  3. 3

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Discard the ice from the chilled glass.

  5. 5

    Double-strain into the chilled cocktail glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish with a lemon twist.

From the Bartender

Between the Sheets is closely related to the Sidecar - swap the rum for an extra measure of cognac and you're nearly there. The rum softens the brandy's richness and keeps the drink from tipping too sweet, making ingredient quality, especially a good VS or VSOP cognac, essential.

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