French Connection

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

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

  2. Stir gently.

Pairs well with

Cognac and amaretto warm each other for fireside dessert pairings:

  • Almond biscotti
  • Dark chocolate truffles
  • Candied chestnuts
  • Butter shortbread

Similar taste

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