Between the Sheets
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Lemon twist
Garnish
Ingredients
- White rum — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Cognac — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Cointreau — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Twist a lemon peel over the top.
Description: A boldly named, equal-ish parts cocktail combining rum, cognac and orange liqueur — essentially a Sidecar with added rum.
Cultural Background: Documented from the 1930s, likely originating in Paris around the same era as the Sidecar it closely resembles.
Tips: The cognac and rum should be of good quality since there's little else to hide behind.
Variations: Dark rum instead of white gives a richer, more caramel-forward version.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as a strong, spirit-forward classic.
Nutrition: Approx. 185 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: How is this different from a Sidecar?
A: A Sidecar is cognac-only; this splits the base between rum and cognac.
- White rum — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Cognac — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Cointreau — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
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