What ingredients do I need for French Connection?

To make French Connection, you need: ¾ oz Amaretto, 1 ½ oz Cognac.

How do I make French Connection?

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

What glass should I use for French Connection?

French Connection is traditionally served in a Rocks Glass.

Is French Connection an alcoholic drink?

Yes, French Connection is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is French Connection?

French Connection has an alcohol content of about 28% ABV.

How many calories are in French Connection?

French Connection contains approximately 190 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in French Connection?

For French Connection you can swap — Amaretto: Frangelico (hazelnut instead of almond), Orgeat (zero-proof almond swap); Cognac: Armagnac (more rustic), Brandy (any good brandy works).

French Connection

Name: French Connection
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: ¾ oz Amaretto; 1 ½ oz Cognac

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

Flavor profile

Brandy

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Amaretto¾ oz
Cognac1 ½ oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep French Connection close to the original.

Instead of Amaretto
- Frangelico— hazelnut instead of almond
- Orgeat— zero-proof almond swap
Instead of Cognac
- Armagnac— more rustic
- Brandy— any good brandy works