A twist on the classic Sidecar, Between the Sheets is a rum cocktail that is bright and tangy. It features Cognac, Triple Sec, and a splash of lemon juice. If you love the Sidecar, be sure to give this recipe a try!
The classic combination of spirit, orange liqueur, and citrus juice is a prohibition classic that stems from the Sidecar. The Sidecar cocktail is made with Cognac and the margarita with the same formula featuring tequila. Between the Sheets starts as a Sidecar and then adds rum for a delightful, satisfying, and sassy drink.
Between the Sheets Recipe
Four ingredients are all you need to make a Between The Sheets cocktail at home. Using good quality ingredients is important in all simple cocktails and this recipe is no exception. To make one cocktail, combine:
- 1 ounce White Rum
- 1 ounce Cognac
- 1 Ounce Triple Sec
- 2/3 ounce Lemon juice-freshly squeezed is prefered.
How to Make a Between the Sheets Cocktail
- Add the Cognac, rum, triple sec, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker along with a handful of ice
- Give it a good shake until well chilled
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy
How to Serve
Serve your Between The Sheets cocktail immediately in a chilled cocktail glass such as a coupe glass or martini glass. Using a chilled glass will help keep the drink cold, which is the most enjoyable way to drink it. A lemon twist makes the perfect garnish and adds a refreshing aroma from the oils of the peel.
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Between the Sheets
Ingredients
- 1 ounce White Rum
- 1 ounce Cognac
- 1 Ounce Triple Sec
- 2/3 ounce Lemon juice
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Pour all the ingredients into the shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a glass and enjoy.
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