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Start with French Connection
French Connection takes about 5 minutes and lists 45 ml of cognac.
A carefully balanced stirred classic led by cognac, with amaretto.
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Make French ConnectionMeasurements and preparation
How much cognac should you use?
Start with your chosen recipe’s amount. These examples show how the quantity and preparation change between drinks.
French Connection
For 1 serving · Stirred · 5 minutes
Full recipe and measuresAlexander
For 1 serving · Shaken · 5 minutes
Full recipe and measuresSidecar
For 1 serving · Shaken · 5 minutes
Full recipe and measuresFind your next drink
8 cocktails using Cognac
Compare the ingredient amounts and what else you need. Each recipe includes ml, cl, oz and parts, preparation steps and a tasting profile.
30 ml · ShakenAlexander
A silky cognac cocktail with brown cacao liqueur, fresh cream, and aromatic nutmeg.
Also needed: crème de cacao and heavy cream. 5 minutes.
30 ml · ShakenBetween the Sheets
A carefully balanced shaken classic led by white rum, with cognac and triple sec.
Also needed: white rum, triple sec, and lemon juice. 5 minutes.
45 ml · ShakenBrandy Crusta
A carefully balanced shaken classic led by cognac, with triple sec and maraschino liqueur.
Also needed: triple sec, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and aromatic bitters. 5 minutes.
45 ml · StirredFrench Connection
A carefully balanced stirred classic led by cognac, with amaretto.
Also needed: amaretto. 5 minutes.
50 ml · StirredSazerac
A New Orleans classic of cognac, sugar, Peychaud's bitters, and an absinthe-rinsed glass.
Also needed: absinthe, sugar cube, and new orleans aromatic bitters. 6 minutes.
50 ml · ShakenSidecar
Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon in a dry, polished sour.
Also needed: triple sec and lemon juice. 5 minutes.
30 ml · ShakenSuffering Bastard
A refreshing cognac-and-gin highball sharpened with lime, aromatic bitters, and ginger beer.
Also needed: gin, lime juice, aromatic bitters, and ginger beer. 5 minutes.
30 ml · StirredVieux Carré
A New Orleans classic layering rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, herbal liqueur, and aromatic bitters.
Also needed: rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bénédictine, and new orleans aromatic bitters. 5 minutes.
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What to mix with cognac
These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.
Lemon Juice
Used with cognac in 3 of the linked recipes.
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Used with cognac in 3 of the linked recipes.
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Used with cognac in 2 of the linked recipes.
Explore Aromatic bittersNew Orleans Aromatic Bitters
Used with cognac in 2 of the linked recipes.
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Used with cognac in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Used with cognac in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Cognac cocktail questions
Which cocktails use cognac?
French Connection, Alexander, and Sidecar use cognac. French Connection lists 45 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 8 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
How much cognac do I need for a cocktail?
French Connection lists 45 ml for 1 serving; Alexander lists 30 ml for 1 serving; Sidecar lists 50 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.
What else do I need to make French Connection?
Alongside cognac, the required ingredients for French Connection are 30 ml amaretto. Its stirred preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.
Is cognac required or optional?
Cognac is required in 8 of the 8 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.
Evidence
Sources & editorial note
Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 100-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.
- French Connection: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60
- Alexander: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B001
- Sidecar: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App ingredient and recipe seed v1
- Kokto governed 100-recipe catalogIngredient identity, required/optional status, amount and method
- Cognac image source and attribution© 2026 Cocktail App project owner. AI-generated original; all rights reserved.