Light rumbianco vermouthLuxardo bitterLime juiceCane syrupoverproof rum
Proportions by volume. Ice and garnish not shown.

French Connection

Made with rum, vermouth and bitters, served in a old-fashioned glass. An official cocktail of the International Bartenders Association (Contemporary Classics).

Ingredients for one drink
45 ml / 1.5 ozLight rum, Plantation 3 Star
20 ml / 0.75 ozbianco vermouth, Dolin
15 ml / 0.5 ozLuxardo bitter
20 ml / 0.75 ozLime juice
15 ml / 0.5 ozCane syrup, Petite Canne
5Grapes, red
1 splashoverproof rum, for garnish; see instructions

Method

  1. Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice.
  2. Add all ingredients and stir gently.

About the French Connection

The French Connection is a sour-style cocktail with rum, vermouth, bitters, and lime juice. It has a balanced, complex flavor profile with a hint of sweetness.

Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Французский связной (коктейль), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

French Connection
Photo: Arnaud 25,CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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