It's an after-dinner drink (digestif) that plays on the almond sweetness of Amaretto and the woody warmth of Cognac. The simplicity of its recipe has contributed to its rapid spread in bars. It is one of the official cocktails of the IBA (International Bartenders Association).
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Classic recipePour over ice into an Old Fashioned glass, mixing 3 cl of Cognac and 3 cl of Amareto. Stir gently to combine and serve as is, without garnish. |
The French Connection cocktail is a simple yet elegant concoction that first appeared in the early 1970s. It is often attributed to the surge in popularity of dark spirits and minimalist cocktails during that period, particularly in the United States. It is said to have originated in a New York bar, but there is no official record of a single inventor.
The name comes from the cult crime film The French Connection (1971) by William Friedkin, starring Gene Hackman and Fernando Rey, which tells the story of a heroin trafficking ring between Marseille and New York. The cocktail was apparently created shortly after the film's release, riding on its success and notoriety.
