Between the sheets recipe

Name: Between the sheets
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Monde
Ingredients: 3 cl Cognac; 3 cl White rum; 3 cl Triple sec; 1 cl Lemon juice

Recipe published by Florian Bouché Updated on 12/06/2026

Volume 10 cl

Alcohol 36 %

Calories / serving 231 kcal

Difficulty Easy

Published 08/2024

Prep time 3 min

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Ingredients

Cognac

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White rum

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Triple sec

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Lemon juice

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Preparation

Shake all the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

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History

The Between the Sheets cocktail was created in the 1930s. It is often attributed to Harry MacElhone, when he worked at Harry's New York Bar in Paris. This cocktail is a variation of the Sidecar, where rum is added to the classic recipe, making it a slightly softer and more complex blend. The cocktail's suggestive name reflects the era of the Roaring Twenties, when cocktail names often played on bold and playful themes.

Decoration

Depending on preference: - Lemon zest in the glass - Sugar on the rim of the glass - Maraschino cherry on a toothpick

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Frequently asked questions

Which glass should the Between the sheets cocktail be served in?

Recommended glass: cocktail glass or martini glass.

How strong is the Between the sheets cocktail?

The Between the sheets cocktail is about 36% alcohol.

How many calories are in the Between the sheets cocktail?

Allow for about 231 kcal per serving.

How long does the Between the sheets cocktail take to make?

Allow for about 3 min of preparation. Difficulty: easy.

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The author

Florian Bouché

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Creator of Passion Cocktail since 2021. I select and review the recipes published on the site and in the mobile app.

Updated on 12/06/2026

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