Brandy
Between the Sheets
- Base
- Brandy
- Family
- Sour
- Era
- 1920–1933: Prohibition
- Date
- around 1930
- Glass
- Coupe
- Technique
- Shaken
- Flavour
- Citrus, Dry
- Strength
- Strong
- IBA list
- The Unforgettables
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| White rum | 30 ml |
| Brandy or cognac | 30 ml |
| Triple sec | 30 ml |
| Lemon juice | 20 ml |
Method
- Shake everything with ice.
- Strain into a chilled glass.
Tools
Place of origin
Disputed origin: all the countries that claim it, or to which it is attributed, are shown.
Where it is most consumed
Today mostly a rarity in classic cocktail bars.
An impression, not a measured figure
Curious stories
One version
It is usually credited to Harry MacElhone in Paris, as a Sidecar derivative. Other theories place it at London's Berkeley or, more daringly, in French brothels.
