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Between the Sheets recipe
IBA officialShakenCoupeNo ice25% ABV230 kcal
The Between the Sheets is a shaken brandy cocktail, made with white rum, Cognac, triple sec and more, served in a coupe. It is citrusy. It is an official IBA cocktail, in The Unforgettables.
A rum-spiked Sidecar from the era of the Savoy Cocktail Book.
Between the Sheets ingredients
| White rum | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Cognac | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Triple sec | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Lemon juice | 20 ml (¾ oz) |
How to make a Between the Sheets
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- None
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Between the Sheets: quick answers
- How strong is a Between the Sheets?
- About 25% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 28 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Between the Sheets?
- About 230 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Between the Sheets served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Between the Sheets have?
- 4 in total: white rum, Cognac, triple sec and lemon juice.
