Godfather (cocktail)

The Godfather is a duo mixed drink made of Scotch whisky (especially smoky whisky)[1] and amaretto. Typically, the drink is served with ice in an old fashioned glass.

Cocktail
Type	Cocktail
Primary alcohol by volume	Scotch whisky Amaretto
Served	On the rocks; poured over ice
Standard drinkware	Old Fashioned glass
Commonly used ingredients	3.5 cl Scotch whisky 3.5 cl Amaretto
Preparation	Pour all ingredients directly into old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. Stir gently.
Timing	After dinner

Cocktail
Type	Cocktail
Primary alcohol by volume	Vodka Amaretto
Served	On the rocks; poured over ice
Standard drinkware	Old Fashioned glass
Commonly used ingredients	3.5 cl Vodka 3.5 cl Amaretto
Preparation	Pour all ingredients directly into old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. Stir gently.
Timing	After dinner

Name

As with many cocktails, the origin of the Godfather's name is uncertain. The amaretto brand Disaronno claims the drink was the favorite cocktail of American actor Marlon Brando, known for playing the titular character in the popular American film adaptation of Mario Puzo's The Godfather, which prominently features the Italian mob.[2] This may be an allusion to the cocktail's prominent use of amaretto, an Italian liqueur.

Variations

Disaronno recommends a 1-to-2 ratio of amaretto to whisky (25 ml amaretto to 50 ml whisky)[2]

Bourbon is often used in place of scotch.

The Godmother cocktail uses vodka in place of whisky, while the French Connection uses cognac. Both are popular cocktails in their own right. The Godchild, meanwhile, replaces scotch with cream, leaving a drink with much less alcohol.

See also

• List of cocktails

References

1. Vanderberg, Madison. "14 easy 2-ingredient cocktails you can make at home". Insider.
2. "The Godfather: A drink that commands respect". Disaronno. Archived from the original on 31 May 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.