Between the Sheets

Between the Sheets is the Sidecar's naughty cousin and one of the great suggestively-named classic cocktails. Created in the 1930s (likely at Harry's New York Bar in Paris), this equal-parts cocktail combines cognac, light rum, Cointreau, and fresh lemon juice to create a balanced, spirit-forward sour. The drink's name plays on both its potency ("you'll end up between the sheets") and its smooth, seductive character. Served in a chilled coupe glass with a sugar rim, Between the Sheets represents 1930s Parisian sophistication, innuendo-laden cocktail names, and the art of multi-spirit drinks. The drink embodies Jazz Age Paris, risqué humor, and the golden age of cocktails. Between the Sheets' combination of grape-based cognac, sugarcane-based rum, and orange liqueur creates complex, layered spirits that work together harmoniously. The equal-parts ratio (or slight cognac dominance) creates balance between the three spirits. The cocktail demands quality ingredients: good VS or VSOP cognac, light rum (not dark), Cointreau, fresh lemon juice, and optional sugar rim. The drink represents 1930s cocktail creativity, Harry's New York Bar's influence, and the tradition of suggestive cocktail names. Whether served at a Parisian bar or a modern speakeasy, Between the Sheets delivers multi-spirit sophistication.