Between the Sheets

Name: Between the Sheets
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)

The Quirky Foodster Team

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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.