description Between the Sheets Overview
The Between the Sheets is a classic Prohibition-era cocktail consisting of cognac, white rum, Cointreau or triple sec, and fresh lemon juice. The drink is closely related to the Sidecar, with the addition of rum distinguishing it from the simpler formula. It is served straight up in a cocktail glass, often with a sugar rim. The cocktail originated in the 1920s or 1930s, when Parisian and London bartenders created numerous spirit-forward mixed drinks.
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What is in a Between the Sheets cocktail?
It combines cognac, white rum, Cointreau or triple sec, and fresh lemon juice. The rum gives it a stronger, rounder profile than a standard Sidecar.
How is a Between the Sheets different from a Sidecar?
Both drinks use cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice, but Between the Sheets adds white rum. That extra spirit makes the cocktail more potent and adds a subtle molasses-like depth.
Should Between the Sheets be served over ice?
It is traditionally shaken with ice and served straight up in a chilled cocktail glass. Straining it removes the ice while keeping the drink cold and bright.
Why is the drink associated with Prohibition-era cocktails?
Between the Sheets is commonly described as a Prohibition-era classic built around multiple spirits. Fresh lemon juice and orange liqueur help balance the strength of the cognac and rum.
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