French Connection Cocktail Recipe

The French Connection is a classic cocktail with equal parts cognac and amaretto liqueur. Named after William Friedkin’s neo-noir film The French Connection (1971) starring Gene Hackman, it’s a powerful brandy cocktail meant to be sipped slowly as a nightcap or after-dinner drink. It’s usually served over ice in a rocks glass or neat in a brandy snifter.

Since the French Connection has only two ingredients, the quality of each liquor is incredibly important; it won’t be masked by mixers or other flavors. When making a French Connection, it’s important to reach for higher-quality liquors than you would during other cocktail recipes.