French Connection
An elegant two-ingredient cocktail pairing cognac with amaretto. The warmth of the brandy meets the marzipan sweetness of the liqueur in a refined, sippable digestif that has been a steakhouse staple for decades.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Cognac (VS or VSOP)
- 0.8 oz Amaretto
- orange peel twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with foie gras canapés or duck confit to match the French Connection's elegance and the cognac-amaretto warmth. The marzipan sweetness complements rich, savory preparations beautifully.
Instructions
Add cognac and amaretto to a rocks glass
Add one large ice cube or sphere
Stir gently for 15 seconds to chill and marry the flavors
Express an orange peel over the surface of the drink
Drop the twist into the glass
Tips
A VSOP cognac like Hennessy or Remy Martin offers enough body and complexity to complement the amaretto This is best enjoyed slowly as an after-dinner drink — the flavors open up as the ice slowly dilutes For a warmer variation, serve neat in a brandy snifter and cradle the glass to gently warm the spirits