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Godfather

Name: Godfather
Cuisine: Contemporary Classics
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Scotch; 3/4 oz Amaretto

Godfather combines Scotch, Amaretto in a ordinary drink served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night, cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night, cozy night in.

Quick tags

IBAContemporaryClassic

Quick fact

The Godfather is a duo mixed drink made of Scotch whisky and amaretto. Typically, the drink is served with ice in an old fashioned glass.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

2 total

Scotchspirit - Alcoholic

1 1/2 oz

Amarettospirit - Alcoholic

3/4 oz

How to make it

Build it step by step.

2 steps

1Pour all ingredients directly into old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.
2Stir gently.

Method

Stirred

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Godfather is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Scotch, Amaretto.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night, cozy night in.

Glassware

Old-fashioned glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Scotch, Amaretto.

Best pairing

Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.

Serving style

Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Godfather is associated with the Contemporary Classics family of modern cocktail classics.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

The Godfather is a duo mixed drink made of Scotch whisky and amaretto. Typically, the drink is served with ice in an old fashioned glass.

Source: Godfather (cocktail)

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