French Connection
A simple, warming sipper pairing cognac with sweet, almond-forward amaretto.
Base
brandy
Glassware
Rocks glass
Flavor Profile
sweetstrong
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz cognac
- 0.75 oz amaretto
Instructions
- 1Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- 2Add cognac and amaretto.
- 3Stir gently and serve.
Origin & Story
United States, 1970s
Named after the hit 1971 crime film, it became a popular after-dinner order thanks to its easy two-ingredient simplicity.
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