
French Connection
Cognac and amaretto stirred over ice — nothing more required. Warm grape and toasted almond in perfect, lazy balance.
28% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
190 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Brandy
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Amaretto· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Frangelico — hazelnut instead of almond, Orgeat — zero-proof almond swap
- Cognac· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Armagnac — more rustic, Brandy — any good brandy works
Instructions
Pour all ingredients directly into old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.
Stir gently.
Pairs well with
Cognac and amaretto warm each other for fireside dessert pairings:
- Almond biscotti
- Dark chocolate truffles
- Candied chestnuts
- Butter shortbread




