Main alcohol Amaretto, Scotch whisky | Drinkware Old Fashioned glass | |
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Ingredients 1 1/6 oz (2 parts) Scotch whisky, 1 1/6 oz (2 parts) Amaretto Preparation Pour all ingredients directly into old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. Stir gently. Served On the rocks; poured over ice Similar Amaretto, Rob Roy, Scotch whisky, Rusty Nail, Manhattan | ||
The Godfather is a duo made of equal parts Scotch whisky and amaretto. Typically, the drink is served on the rocks in an old fashioned glass.
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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. This may be an allusion to the cocktail's prominent use of amaretto, an Italian liqueur.
Variations
Disaronno recommends a 3-to-5 ratio of amaretto to whiskey (e.g. 3/4 oz amaretto to 1 1/4 oz whiskey) whereas the IBA recipe specifies a 1-to-1 ratio (e.g. 1 oz of each).
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 and have been selected as IBA Official Cocktails. The Godchild, meanwhile, replaces scotch with cream, leaving a drink with much less alcohol.