Creamy Amaretto French Connection Cocktail
A smooth, dessert-like cocktail combining amaretto and cognac with cream for a nutty, velvety finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together amaretto liqueur, cognac, heavy cream for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz amaretto liqueur
- 1 oz cognac
- 1 oz heavy cream
- 1 cup ice cubes
- a pinch grated nutmeg
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the ingredients.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz amaretto liqueur, 1 oz cognac, and 1 oz heavy cream into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 20 seconds until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and slightly thickened.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass without ice to enjoy the smooth texture.
- Step 5: Sprinkle a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg on top to add a warm aromatic touch.







