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Between the Sheets

Cognac and white rum with triple sec and lemon: a Sidecar with a second spirit. Strong and orange-scented.

Strength
≈ 19% ABV
Calories
≈ 233
Glass
Coupe
Method
Shaken

The recipe

How to make it

  1. 1Chill a coupe.
  2. 2Shake everything with ice.
  3. 3Strain into the coupe.

The ratio

1 : 1 : 1 : ¾

In parts, a Between the Sheets is 1 rum, 1 brandy, 1 triple sec and ¾ lemon. Change one part and you have a cousin; the closest are below.

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