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French Connection

Name: French Connection
Cuisine: Contemporary Classics
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Cognac; 3/4 oz Amaretto

French Connection combines Cognac, Amaretto in a ordinary drink served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night, cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night, cozy night in.

Quick tags

IBAContemporaryClassic

Quick fact

French Connection is usually served as a ordinary drink in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Cognac, Amaretto.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

2 total

Cognacspirit - Alcoholic

1 1/2 oz

Amarettospirit - Alcoholic

3/4 oz

How to make it

Build it step by step.

2 steps

1Pour all ingredients directly into old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.
2Stir gently.

Method

Stirred

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: French Connection is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Cognac, Amaretto.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night, cozy night in.

Glassware

Old-fashioned glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Cognac, Amaretto.

Best pairing

Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.

Serving style

Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

French Connection is associated with the Contemporary Classics family of modern cocktail classics.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

French Connection is usually served as a ordinary drink in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Cognac, Amaretto.

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