Two bottles and a big block of ice are all it takes. The Scotch brings malt and a whisper of smoke, the amaretto rounds it off with marzipan and toasted almond, and slow dilution does the rest.
1¾ oz
blended Scotch whiskye.g. Johnnie Walker · Chivas Regal · Famous Grouse · Glenfiddich · Monkey Shoulder
¾ oz
amarettoe.g. Disaronno · Lazzaroni · Luxardo · Bols
Garnish: None, or an orange twist · Ice: One large cube
Godfather
Rich and warming, with malt, gentle smoke and sweet almond. Strong, smooth and only lightly sweet at a 5 to 2 ratio.
The Godfather is a product of the 1970s and takes its name from Francis Ford Coppola's film The Godfather, released in 1972. Its creator is not known. It became a fixture of hotel bars and restaurants during that decade, when amaretto was enjoying a wave of popularity, and it has survived as a simple after-dinner drink ever since.
The formula spawned a small family of its own: the Godmother swaps the Scotch for vodka, the French Connection uses Cognac, and the Godchild adds cream. Ratios have always varied, from equal parts in sweeter versions to a light touch of amaretto in drier ones.
Yes. It appeared in the 1970s and takes its name from The Godfather, the 1972 film.
Yes. Bourbon is a popular substitute and makes the drink sweeter and rounder.
It is almost all spirit and liqueur, so it is a strong drink, comparable to an Old Fashioned.
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