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Shaken · 1 serving

French Diamond

A balanced shaken cocktail combining cognac, benedictine, orange juice.

Short answer

French Diamond is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, bénédictine, orange juice, maple syrup, lemon juice, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

French Diamond ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
French Diamond ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Bénédictine20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts
Orange Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Maple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make French Diamond

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the No garnish before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure cognac, benedictine, orange juice, maple syrup, lemon juice, aromatic bitters accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with No garnish and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does French Diamond taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

French Diamond questions

What is in a French Diamond?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, bénédictine, orange juice, maple syrup, lemon juice, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a French Diamond 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 Diamond prepared?

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

Is a French Diamond 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.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B009https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3792/french-diamond · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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