French Connection cocktail in a old-fashioned glass — made with Cognac and Amaretto

French Connection

难度 Easy
热量 ~174 kcal
ABV 28.08%

原料

调制步骤

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

IBA ContemporaryClassic

法国情缘是IBA当代经典,将干邑白兰地与杏仁酒结合,放入装有冰块的老式杯中,产生醇滑、烈酒为主的饮品,兼具白兰地的深度和杏仁的甜味。两种烈酒相得益彰——葡萄蒸馏酒提供橡木和干果的复杂性,而杏仁酒则增添甜美的坚果温暖感。无需摇晃或过滤。

History & Origins

The French Connection was created in the 1970s and takes its name from the 1971 Gene Hackman film of the same name. It was recognized by the International Bartenders Association as a Contemporary Classic, reflecting its widespread adoption across the cocktail world. Its creator is generally unattributed.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: cognac's dried fruit, vanilla, and oak with the sweet almond and apricot character of amaretto. Palate: smooth and rich with brandy depth up front, gradually yielding to the sweet, marzipan-like warmth of the amaretto. Finish: long, warm, and gently sweet with lingering brandy oak and almond.

cognac almond dried fruit smooth sweet

Pro Tip

Use a VSOP or XO cognac for the best expression of this simple build — the quality of the brandy is fully exposed with no mixers to conceal it.

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