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French Connection
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French Connection

French Connection

The French Connection is a simple and elegant cocktail that gained popularity in the 1970s, possibly due to the success of the eponymous film. It is made by mixing equal parts of French cognac and Italian amaretto liqueur. The name suggests a 'connection' between French and Italian spirits, mirroring the Franco-American crime connection depicted in the film.

Flavor
The French Connection showcases the deep fruitiness of cognac and the sweet almond flavor of amaretto, with a smooth, warm, and slightly sweet mouthfeel, and a long-lasting finish.
Difficulty
Easy
Glassware
Old fashioned glass
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01
RECIPE

Ingredients

2 ingredients

01cognac35ml
02Amaretto Almond Liqueur35ml
02 · METHOD

Method

  1. 01

    Pour all ingredients directly into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice.

  2. 02

    Stir gently.

03 · NOTES

Know your pour

What does it taste like?
The French Connection showcases the deep fruitiness of cognac and the sweet almond flavor of amaretto, with a smooth, warm, and slightly sweet mouthfeel, and a long-lasting finish.
Which glass should I use?
Old fashioned glass
Is it beginner-friendly?
Easy