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Between the Sheets

Between the Sheets is fairly approachable, built around citrus, strong and dry. The mouthfeel is lean, light body, and the overall impression is firm and warming. It is fairly approachable, though the exact serve can change its balance. It rewards attention to the change from the first flavour to the finish, not only the headline ingredients. For context, its listed food matches begin with Duck and Soft cheese, and its related-drink path leads to East India Cocktail.

CitrusStrongDry

APPROX. ABV: 26%
STRENGTH: 4/5
DRINKABILITY: 4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness1

Bitterness0

Sourness4

Strength4

Body2

Drinkability4

Fruity2

Herbal1

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Cognac

20 ml Orange liqueur

20 ml Lemon

Method: Shake with ice and strain.
Glass: Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish: Citrus twist or wheel

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Duck

02Soft cheese

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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