• Cognac or Brandy
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Choose a good-quality Cognac or a mellow brandy for best results.
• Light Rum
  30 ml (1 oz)

  A white or light rum keeps the drink crisp.
• Triple Sec (or Cointreau)
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Cointreau is preferred for its balanced orange flavor.
• Fresh Lemon Juice
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Always use freshly squeezed for brightness.
• Ice
  1 cup

  For shaking.

• Cocktail shaker
• Hawthorne strainer
• Jigger
• Citrus juicer
• Chilled coupe glass

1. 1

   Chill your coupe or cocktail glass by filling it with ice water while you mix the drink.

2. 2

   Add Cognac (or brandy), light rum, triple sec, and fresh lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.

3. 3

   Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

4. 4

   Empty the ice water from your glass and strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe using a Hawthorne strainer.

5. 5

   Garnish and serve immediately.

• A sophisticated twist on the classic Sidecar.
• Balanced flavors of citrus, brandy, and rum.
• Perfect for fans of spirit-forward cocktails.
• Easy to make with standard bar ingredients.
• The name alone guarantees a conversation!

The origins of the Between The Sheets cocktail date back to the 1920s or 1930s, with most accounts crediting Harry MacElhone, the influential bartender at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris. Inspired by the Sidecar, Harry added rum to the classic trio of Cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice, creating a slightly more exotic and spirited drink. Over the years, Between The Sheets has become a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts, admired for its balance and boldness. Its risqué name adds a playful edge, making it a conversation starter in any bar.