Classic Cocktails · Whiskey Cocktails
Godfather
Two ingredients, deep almond warmth — an offer you can't refuse.
- Base spirit
- Whiskey
- Origin
- USA
- Period
- 1970s
Ingredients
IBA official specification
- Scotch whisky35 ml
- Amaretto35 ml
- Glass
- Old fashioned glass
- Ice
- One large cube
- Garnish
- None
- Technique
- Built
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Prep time
- 2 min
Method
- 01
Fill an old fashioned glass with ice.
- 02
Pour all ingredients into the glass.
- 03
Stir gently for 10–15 seconds.
- 04
Serve without garnish.
Tasting Notes
Sweetness
Acidity
Bitterness
Body
- Aroma
- Marzipan, malt
- Finish
- Warm and nutty
- Character
- Simple after-dinner sipper
Tasting scores are MIXY editorial assessments.
History & Background
Popularised in the 1970s and linked to the release of 'The Godfather' (1972).
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