| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.0% | BUILD | ROCKS | 70ml |
What is French Connection?
The French Connection is an intense and sophisticated cocktail made by mixing cognac and amaretto in a 1:1 ratio, with an ABV of approximately 30%.
Born from the marriage of French cognac and Italian amaretto, it features an elegant harmony between these two spirits.
Despite its simple two-ingredient recipe, its deep and complex flavor makes it beloved as a digestif or nightcap.
French Connection ABV
The French Connection has an ABV of approximately 30%, making it one of the stronger cocktails.
Cognac (40%) at 35ml combined with amaretto (28%) at 35ml, plus slight dilution from the build method, creates roughly 30% alcohol content.
It's higher than a Negroni (24%) and lower than straight whisky (40%). Amaretto's sweet almond notes gently soften cognac's strong alcohol presence.
French Connection Ingredients
French Connection Recipe
- Fill an on-the-rocks glass with ice.
- Pour 35ml cognac and 35ml amaretto.
- Stir gently to combine smoothly.
Sip slowly to fully appreciate the depth of cognac and amaretto flavors.
French Connection Taste
The French Connection opens with cognac's rich fruit aromatics and deep oak-aged character.
This is followed by amaretto's sweet almond and apricot notes blending in, with both spirits' complex aromatics unfolding elegantly on the palate.
Overall sweet yet intense with a characteristically long finish. Highly recommended for brandy lovers or those seeking a leisurely post-dinner cocktail.
French Connection History
The French Connection takes its name from the 1971 film "The French Connection." This crime thriller about heroin smuggling from France to America won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
The cocktail's name also signifies the "Connection" between French cognac and Italian amaretto—named for this combination of two European classics.
Gaining popularity alongside the film in the 1970s, the French Connection has earned its place among classic after-dinner cocktails with its simple yet sophisticated taste.
