French Kiss No.3

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (38 ratings)

Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
6 fresh Raspberries
1 12 oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
23 oz Amaro (e.g. Averna)
12 oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
13 oz Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup
× 1 1 serving
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Garnish: Raspberries

How to make:

MUDDLE raspberries in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10
Cocktail of the day:

6th July 2025 is International Kissing Day

Review:

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

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History:

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

Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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Tuber Magnatum’s Avatar Tuber Magnatum
6th July 2024 at 22:34
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.
Chris English’s Avatar Chris English
16th March 2022 at 18:51
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.
Sally Morgan’s Avatar Sally Morgan
3rd October 2021 at 19:33
A bit on the sweet side. Upped the raspberries and dialled down the orgeat to 10 ml and it was much nicer
William Little’s Avatar William Little
3rd July 2021 at 22:52
I had no Amaro so I subbed Galliano and omitted Orgreat. Still very sweet!
Next time Ill try adding a shot of tequila.
6th August 2020 at 04:09
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.
Kurt Crake’s Avatar Kurt Crake
6th July 2024 at 22:00
I was just thinking that Chambord would get me out of straining raspberries…. How much does a splash equal in your practice?