French Connection

The French Connection Cocktail is both simple and stunning; a combination of Cognac and Amaretto named after the movie of the same name.

The French Connection Cocktail is a simple amaretto cocktail recipe. Sippable and boozy, it’s made with two ingredients - amaretto and cognac.

Back in the mid 1990s, the UK based clothing company, French Connection caused a quite a stir in Britain when a keen eyed marketer noticed that the company’s initials bore a striking resemblance to a certain four letter word and suggested they begin using it in their advertising. The CEO of French Connection, Stephen Marks, thought this was a brilliant idea and [...]

Enjoy the sophistication of The French Connection, a traditional cocktail that combines sweet amaretto with silky cognac to create an exquisite beverage.

This riff on the Boulevardier cocktail recipe uses Avèze in place of Campari, and uses single malt Scotch in place of American whiskey.

“William Friedkin, Gene Hackman & Roy Scheider, on set, ‘The French Connection’, 1971 📸 Studio Shot”

Discover this wonderful and easy recipe for a French Connection cocktail. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the smooth sipping of Cognac with amaretto.

12. Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle [Gene Hackman] - The French Connection (1971)

The French Connection cocktail is one of the best ways to enjoy a young cognac. It was named for the 1971 film starring Gene Hackman.