French Connection（フレンチ・コネクション）
Cognac and amaretto on ice — the 1971 film title made drinkable.
01Recipe
Recommended recipe
House spec — an editorial spec drawing on the sourced versions below.
| Ingredient | Measure |
|---|---|
| Cognac | 40 ml |
| Amaretto | 20 ml |
Total volume (pre-dilution)
2 : 1
- 01
Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- 02
Pour cognac and amaretto.
- 03
Stir once; serve.
Garnish — None
02Taste profile
- Sweetness
- 70Strong
- Sourness*
- 0Faint
- Bitterness
- 15Faint
- Fruitiness
- 40Moderate
- Herbal*
- 0Faint
- Alcohol
- 55Moderate
- Crisp
- 25Light
Independent editorial scores, 0–100. *Estimated from the ingredient list — a profile sketch, not a verdict.
03History
1970s — appears alongside the Godfather-era two-ingredient boom; the film's title did the naming.
Amaretto softens cognac without asking anything of the drinker.
Origin contested — the entry keeps verified record and received legend distinct.
Sources — IBA contemporary classics
04Recipe versions
Each version is shown exactly as recorded in its source — unverified claims are flagged.
- IBA Official Cocktails
International Bartenders Association · iba-web-current · Official
- Cognac35 ml
- Amaretto35 ml
Pour all ingredients directly into old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. Stir gently.
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05Variations
- Ingredient swapGodfatherScotch instead of cognac — the Scottish cousin→
- VariationFrench Connection #2Grand Marnier instead
06The map
Ingredients
Spirits
