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Shaken · 1 serving

Between the Sheets

A shaken combination of white rum, cognac and triple sec with lemon juice.

Short answer

Kokto’s Between the Sheets uses 30 ml white rum, 30 ml cognac, 30 ml triple sec, 20 ml lemon juice. This shaken build serves 1 and takes about 5 minutes. Follow the method for ingredient order, ice and any rinses or floats; optional items are listed separately.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Between the Sheets ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Between the Sheets ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz1.5 parts
Cognac30 ml3 cl1 oz1.5 parts
Triple Sec30 ml3 cl1 oz1.5 parts
Lemon Juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part

Garnish: Orange twist

Method

How to make Between the Sheets

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled coupe and prepare orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 30 ml white rum, 30 ml cognac, 30 ml triple sec, 20 ml fresh lemon juice into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled a chilled coupe.

  6. 06

    Add orange twist neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Between the Sheets taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and sourness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Taste Profile

Editorial intensity · 0–5

  • SweetnessMedium · 3/5
  • SournessMedium · 3/5
  • BitternessNone · 0/5
  • StrengthMedium · 3/5
  • FreshnessLow · 2/5

Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.

Choose the right build

Between the Sheets: ingredient choices

Does Between the Sheets use rum or cognac?

Both are required here. White rum, cognac and triple sec are measured separately, with lemon juice. It is not simply a Sidecar with the same amount of rum substituted for cognac.

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Making more than one?

Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.

Plan 2 servings of Between the Sheets

Missing an ingredient?

Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.

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Ingredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.

Quick answers

Between the Sheets questions

What is in a Between the Sheets?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice.

How long does a Between the Sheets take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Between the Sheets prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Between the Sheets alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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