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French Connection

A sweet and bitter cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 30.4%

Ingredients

~174 kcal per serving

1
Servings
  • Cognac (brandy)Cognac (brandy)45 ml
  • Amaretto liqueurAmaretto liqueur25 ml

Garnish

  • Lemon twistLemon twist

Instructions for 1 serving

  1. Pre-chill a glass
  2. Stir all ingredients with ice: Cognac 45 ml · Amaretto liqueur 25 ml
  3. Strain into the ice-filled glass
  4. Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and use as garnish

History

French Connection is a simple and elegant cocktail combining cognac with amaretto, named after the 1971 American crime thriller film. It stands as a sibling to the Godfather cocktail family, tracing its history through mid-20th-century cocktail guides. The blend of apricot and almond flavors with rich brandy creates a smooth, warming experience perfect for relaxed sipping.

Tags

  • Brandy
  • Old Fashioned
  • Europe
  • Nightcap
  • After work
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Sweet
  • Bitter

Tags

  • Brandy
  • Old Fashioned
  • Europe
  • Nightcap
  • After work
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Sweet
  • Bitter

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