Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice

Stir for 30 Seconds

Strain into a Cocktail Glass

Garnish with a Brandied Cherry

The French Manhattan is a riff on the Manhattan. It possibly got its name from the French Martini. The French Manhattan, however, is closer to the Manhattan than the French Martini is to the Martini. You can use Chambord to make it closer to the French Martini if so desired.

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Rocks Glass with Ice

Stir till Combined

The French Connection’s origins are unknown, but was created sometime in the 1970’s. It is similar to the Godfather, which uses Whiskey instead of Cognac. Like the Godfather, the French Connection is named after a film of the same name. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker

Dry Shake vigorously for 30 Seconds

Add Ice to the Shaker

Wet Shake for 15 Seconds

Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe

Garnish with Grated Nutmeg

The Coffee Cocktail doesn’t actually contain Coffee. It is a Flip designed to have sort of a Coffee Color. It was invented sometime in the late 1800’s, and that is about all we know about its creation. It is very similar to the Porto Flip.

Sidecar

Ingredients

2 oz.	Cognac (Brandy)
.75 oz.	Triple Sec
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
Rim	White Sugar
Garnish	Orange Peel

Directions

Rim a Cocktail Glass or Coupe with Sugar
Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into the Sugar Rimmed Glass
Garnish with an Orange Peel

The Sidecar is named after the motorcycle attachment. It was invented sometime after World War I. It’s origin is unclear but there are two main theories as two where it came from. One from the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France, and the other by Pat MacGarry at the Buck’s Club in London, England. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

1.5 oz.	Cognac (Brandy)
1.5 oz.	Sweet Vermouth
.25 oz.	Orange Curaçao (or Chambord)
1 Dash	Orange Bitters
Garnish	Brandied Cherry

1.5 oz.	Cognac (Brandy)
.5 oz.	Amaretto

1 oz.	Cognac (Brandy)
1 oz.	Ruby Red Port Wine
.75 oz.	Simple Syrup
1	Whole Egg
Garnish	Nutmeg