White rumCognacTriple secFresh lemon juice
Proportions by volume. Ice and garnish not shown.

Between the Sheets

Made with rum, cognac and triple sec, served in a cocktail glass.

Ingredients for one drink
30 ml / 1 ozWhite rum
30 ml / 1 ozCognac
30 ml / 1 ozTriple sec
20 ml / 3/4 ozFresh lemon juice

Method

  1. Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

About the Between the Sheets

Between the Sheets is a sour-style short drink combining white rum, cognac, triple sec, and fresh lemon juice. These ingredients create a balanced citrus flavor with a smooth finish.

History

The cocktail is often said to have originated as a sidecar variation at Harry's New York Bar in Paris during the 1930s. Other theories suggest it was created at The Berkeley around 1921 or served in French establishments as an apéritif.

Between the Sheets
Photo: Zach,CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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