French Connection

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass...
2	fl oz	Cognac
1	fl oz	Disaronno Originale Amaretto liqueur

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

The apricot and almond notes in amaretto combine perfectly with cognac in this simple drink.

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