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Stirred · one serving

French Connection

A carefully balanced stirred classic led by cognac, with amaretto.

Short answer

French Connection is a stirred cocktail made with cognac and amaretto. A carefully balanced stirred classic led by cognac, with amaretto. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

French Connection ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

French Connection ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1.5 parts
Amaretto30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part

Garnish: Orange twist

Method

How to make French Connection

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled rocks glass and prepare orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml cognac, 30 ml amaretto into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with large, fresh ice cubes.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds, until cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled a chilled rocks glass over one large fresh ice cube.

  6. 06

    Add orange twist neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does French Connection taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

French Connection questions

What is in a French Connection?

Kokto’s build uses cognac and amaretto.

How long does a French Connection take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a French Connection prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a French Connection alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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