French Diamond

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (27)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
2⁄3 fl oz Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur
1⁄3 fl oz Maple syrup
1⁄3 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄2 fl oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of French Diamond contains 212 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 19.16% alc./vol. (38.32° proof)
  • 20.6 grams of pure alcohol

History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Ciprian Zsraga at The Hoxton Pony in London, England.

Review

This citrusy cognac-laced cocktail is fruity and edging towards the sweet side of balanced with maple syrup, lemon and orange juice.

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Comments & Discussion

Peter M Premium Member
Given the shaking, fresh OJ, and serving without ice, fine straining is probably recommended?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks, Peter. I amended to fine strain.
score: 1
Beth Schneider
In one word that translates: excellent!
score: 1
Rithwik Hari
Really liked this one! Good for folks who aren’t into spirit forward cocktails. Citrus and maple syrup combine perfectly to balance the cognac and Benedictine. Adding this to the rotation.
score: 1

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$1.07 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 37 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

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* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.