French ConnectionvsStinger
Which one fits your taste?
French Connection
A simple, warming sipper pairing cognac with sweet, almond-forward amaretto.
Stinger
A cool, minty after-dinner classic pairing cognac with white crème de menthe.
French Connection
Stinger
Base
brandy
brandy
Glassware
Rocks glass
Rocks glass
Flavor Notes
sweet, strong
herbal, sweet, strong
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the French Connection if you want something more straightforward and clean. Go with the Stinger if you'd rather have something herbal and aromatic. Both are sweet and approachable and boozy and spirit-forward, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.