🎩 Godfather

An offer you can't refuse – Scotch and Amaretto in perfect harmony

🥃 Scotch Whisky

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add Scotch and Amaretto to a rocks glass.
  2. Add ice (preferably a large cube) and stir briefly to combine.
  3. Optionally garnish with an orange twist.

Pro Tips

🎬 The Name

Popularized in the 1970s, the name references the iconic 1972 film. The Italian-Scottish combination mirrors the Italian-American themes of the movie.

⚖️ Ratio

Classic recipes use equal parts, but this can be too sweet. Modern bartenders often prefer 2:1 (Scotch to Amaretto) for better balance.

🔀 The Family

Godmother: Vodka instead of Scotch
Godchild: Add cream to either version
French Connection: Cognac instead of Scotch

🥃 Whisky Notes

A smooth blended Scotch works best – the almond sweetness of Amaretto complements malty, slightly sweet whiskies. Avoid peated Scotch here.

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