French Connection
CLASSIC · COGNAC

French Connection

A simple yet elegant classic, the French Connection pairs the rich warmth of cognac with the sweet nuttiness of amaretto in a perfectly balanced two-ingredient sipper.

Ingredients
Cognac35 ml
Glassware
old fashioned glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Almond · Caramel · Cinnamon · Oak · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Fill an old fashioned glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour the cognac over the ice.

  3. 3

    Add the amaretto.

  4. 4

    Stir gently for 10–15 seconds to combine and lightly chill.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately.

From the Bartender

The ratio of cognac to amaretto can be adjusted to taste - a 2:1 cognac-heavy pour keeps the drink drier and more spirit-forward, while equal parts leans sweeter and more dessert-like.

Rating
5.0★· 1 sip logged
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