French ConnectionvsSidecar
Which one fits your taste?
French Connection
A simple, warming sipper pairing cognac with sweet, almond-forward amaretto.
Sidecar
An elegant, citrus-forward classic balancing cognac with orange liqueur and fresh lemon.
French Connection
Sidecar
Base
brandy
brandy
Glassware
Rocks glass
Coupe
Flavor Notes
sweet, strong
sour, sweet, strong
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the French Connection if you want something smoother and less tart. Go with the Sidecar if you'd rather have something bright and citrus-forward. Both are sweet and approachable and boozy and spirit-forward, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.