French Connection
The French Connection is a spirit-forward cocktail made with Cognac and Amaretto. It is stirred and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 27% ABV.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 27% ABV
- Family
- Spirit-forward
- Listed in
- IBA official cocktail
How to make it
- Build both ingredients in an old-fashioned glass filled with ice.
- Stir gently.
Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.
About the French Connection
A Godfather with cognac in place of Scotch, named after The French Connection, which won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1972.
Missing something?
- No Cognac? Use Brandy (Cognac is a grape brandy; any decent brandy works)
- No Cognac? Use Pisco (Unaged and more floral)
- No Amaretto? Use Frangelico (Hazelnut instead of almond)
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