French Connection

A two-ingredient after-dinner sipper of equal parts Cognac and amaretto, built over ice and stirred gently — the brandy's dried-fruit warmth wrapped in marzipan sweetness. A 1970s creation named for William Friedkin's 1971 film, it sits in the IBA's Contemporary Classics as the cognac cousin of the scotch-based Godfather. Effortless, rich, and unapologetically smooth.

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozCognac
  • 1.5 ozAmaretto

Preparation

Stirred · Rocks · Cubed

  1. 1.

    build

    Fill an old fashioned glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2.

    add

    Pour the cognac and amaretto directly over the ice in equal parts.

  3. 3.

    stir

    Stir gently to combine and chill. Serve immediately.

Flavor Profile

sweet
48%
fruity
41%
body
40%
viscosity
29%
spiced
21%
creamy
19%