Between the sheets

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Between the sheets

Easy
Less than 5 minutes
Attributed to Harry MacElhone, a Paris-based bartender, in the 1930s. This cocktail is a twist of the Sidecar. It is quite rare to find a cocktail calling for 2 different base spirits. The result is light, tangy, and the cognac brings a lot to the plate.

Ingredients

Merlet Brothers Blend Cognac20 ml - 1 oz
Merlet Trois Citrus, triple sec liqueur20 ml - 1oz
3 years Rum**20 ml - 1 oz
Lemon juice20 ml - 1 oz
* works with Merlet VSOP Cognac or Merlet VS Cognac
** Havana Rum is suggested

Method

Pour all ingredients in a shaker with ice cubes. Shake and strain into a large cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon zest.

Decoration : Large lemon zest

Service : Large cocktail glass