Instructions
- Pour cognac and amaretto directly into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Stir gently to combine and chill.
- Serve without garnish to appreciate the pure flavors.
📜 History
Named after the 1971 Academy Award-winning crime film, this cocktail emerged during the same era. The drink combines France's celebrated cognac with Italy's amaretto liqueur, creating an unexpected Franco-Italian alliance in the glass. Its simplicity made it popular as an after-dinner drink through the disco era and beyond. The IBA recognized it as a Contemporary Classic, honoring its enduring appeal despite requiring just two ingredients and no special technique.
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