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French Kiss No.3

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (45)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
6 fresh Raspberries
1 1⁄2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
2⁄3 fl oz Amaro (e.g. Averna)
1⁄2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄3 fl oz Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of skewered raspberry.

Method

  1. MUDDLE raspberries in base of shaker.
  2. Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
  3. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with skewered raspberry.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 18.8 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) — Nuts

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Created in 2015 by Chanelle O Connor at Salomontini Le Resto in London, England.

Review

Raspberry and rich almond tamed by lime with underlying brandy character.

Cocktail of the day:

6th July 2026 is International Kissing Day

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Comments & Discussion

Anne Cunningham
I used Montenegro and Hine VSOP and I’m watching Wimbledon, so I swapped out raspberries for strawberries. I added a dash more lime juice, the tiniest spot of strawberry syrup and a twist of black pepper. It’s really delicious - feels summery and decadent but it’s very well-balanced. Grown up and not at all too sweet. Mind you, I guess it’s probably an entirely different cocktail now? 😂
score: 1
Tuber Magnatum Premium Member
As I didn't have Averno Amaro on hand, I substituted in Cynar (I thought Fernet-Branca would be too bitter which was the only other amaro I had on hand). I therefore hesitate on commenting on a cocktail recipe I didn't follow. However, should others find themselves without Averna, I can say this was very good. I didn't find it overly sweet as others have.
score: 1
Chris English Premium Member
I went a little heavy on the lime (not 20 but well over 15) and found it well balanced. Also went heavy on the raspberries by accident as I was using frozen and they were broken up. It went into my favourites.
score: 1
Sally Morgan Premium Member
A bit on the sweet side. Upped the raspberries and dialled down the orgeat to 10 ml and it was much nicer
score: 1
William Little
I had no Amaro so I subbed Galliano and omitted Orgreat. Still very sweet!
Next time Ill try adding a shot of tequila.
score: -3
K&J in Calgary
Decadent but not overpowering. We upped the amaro a bit to add a touch more bitter and offset the sweet orgeat. Nice evening sipper. Also good with a splash of Chambord and no fresh fruit if that’s what you’ve got.
score: 4
Kurt Crake
I was just thinking that Chambord would get me out of straining raspberries…. How much does a splash equal in your practice?
score: 3

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Makes a minimum of 37 cocktails.
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