Between the Sheets
The Between the Sheets is a strong brandy sour, tart and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official unforgettables cocktails.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 68 out of 100
- Sweet
- 68 out of 100
- Fruity
- 68 out of 100
- Boozy
- 73 out of 100
How to make a Between the Sheets
To make a Between the Sheets, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1 oz brandy, 1 oz light rum, 1 oz Triple sec and 1 oz lemon juice.
You'll need
- Brandy1 oz
- Light rum1 oz
- Triple sec1 oz
- Lemon juice1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add brandy, light rum, triple sec and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Between the Sheets questions
What does a Between the Sheets taste like?
Mostly tart and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 22% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Between the Sheets?
About 22% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Between the Sheets and a Sidecar?
Both use brandy, Triple sec and lemon juice. The Between the Sheets adds light rum. Both are shaken, but the Between the Sheets goes in a cocktail glass and the Sidecar in a coupe.
Should a Between the Sheets be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
Can I make Between the Sheetses in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz brandy, 6 oz light rum, 6 oz Triple sec and 6 oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Add 4¾ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.