Godfather
Scotch and amaretto over ice. Smooth almond sweetness.
Stirred · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 29% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Blended Scotch
- 22.5 ml Amaretto
Method
- Pour 45 ml blended Scotch into the mixing glass
- Pour 22.5 ml amaretto into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Serve
About the Godfather
The Godfather appeared in the 1970s around the time of the film. Amaretto's makers claim it was Marlon Brando's favourite drink.
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Godfather FAQ
What's in a Godfather?
45 ml blended scotch, 22.5 ml amaretto.
How strong is a Godfather?
About 29% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Godfather?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Godfather in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
