CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1960–1979
French Connection
Cognac and amaretto, stirred cold: a two-ingredient after-dinner classic.
1970sHistorical classicResearched
The French Connection pairs cognac with amaretto in equal parts, usually over ice. It emerged in the 1970s, taking its name from the era’s famous film, and became a fixture of American and European bar lists as a simple, almond-scented digestif. Its creator is unknown, and the drink’s charm lies in its proportions rather than its complexity.
- Amaretto Sour
- Godfather
THE RECIPERich, almond-sweet and warming
Ingredients
- Cognac35 ml
- Amaretto35 ml
- Orange peelto garnish
Method
Pour the cognac and amaretto over ice in a rocks glass, stir gently and garnish with orange peel.
Rocks glass · ice · orange peel