Between the Sheets recipe
White rum, cognac, triple sec and lemon juice, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Between the Sheets?
White Rum
All Rum is made from fermenting and then distilling sugar cane molasses or sugar cane juice, but White Rum has an ageing process that makes the liquor clear.
Rum is usually aged, and the container it’s aged in has a big say in its colour.
In bourbon or other wooden casks, the rum turns a dark brown colour, but in stainless steel tanks it stays colourless. Rum that’s been aged in wood can also be filtered to take the colour out.
White Rum is clear because it’s aged in stainless steel, or filtered after ageing.
Pretty cool, huh?
Cognac
Cognac is a variety of Brandy.
It’s named after Cognac, France and certain production methods are required to make sure the Brandy may be named Cognac.
These production methods include:
- Ugni blanc grapes must be used.
- The Brandy must be twice distilled in copper stills.
- The Brandy must be aged at least 2 years in Oak barrels.
Only then can it be called Cognac. Wowzers.
And even then, there are grades of Cognac:
- V.S. (Very Special) or 3 stars. This means that the Brandy has been aged for at least 2 years in a cask.
- V.S.O.P. (Very Superior Old Pale) or Reserve. This is where the Brandy has been aged for at least 4 years in a cask.
- Napoléon. This is where the Brandy is aged at least 6 years.
- XO (Extra Old). This is where the Brandy is aged at least 10 years.
- XXO (Extra Extra Old). This is where the Brandy is aged for at least 14 years.
- Hors d’âge (Beyond Age). This is where the Brandy is beyond the official age scales.
I mean, that’s some grading list. I’d wager by the end of that list you’d need to be a millionaire to sample those Cognacs.
ANYWAY… the Cognac we recommend is:
Triple Sec
Triple Sec is a style of Orange Liqueur and you can read more about it in our detailed article.
For Triple Sec, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Between the Sheets?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
We recommend:
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Recipe card
Between the Sheets
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, white rum, cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
No cocktail shaker? Do this instead
- Add ice, white rum, cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice to a cocktail glass.
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Between the Sheets FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Between the Sheets?
To make a Between the Sheets, you need 30ml / 1oz white rum, 30ml / 1oz cognac, 30ml / 1oz triple sec and 20ml / 0.7oz lemon juice. There’s more about white rum, cognac and triple sec above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Between the Sheets?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Between the Sheets?
A Between the Sheets contains 30ml / 1oz white rum, 30ml / 1oz cognac and 30ml / 1oz triple sec.
Is a Between the Sheets shaken or stirred?
A Between the Sheets is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Between the Sheets without a cocktail shaker?
No. Without a cocktail shaker, you can make a Between the Sheets like this: Add ice, white rum, cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice to a cocktail glass.
What glass is a Between the Sheets served in?
Serve a Between the Sheets in a cocktail glass.
How do I make a Between the Sheets for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 120ml white rum, 120ml cognac, 120ml triple sec and 80ml lemon juice. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
