A favorite since the ’70s the Godfather is a simple mixed drink of scotch and amaretto. It requires just those two ingredients and is made right in the glass making it a super easy cocktail to mix up anytime you want a smooth drink. The Godfather makes an excellent happy hour cocktail and nightcap and pairs wonderfully with desserts like tiramisu cheesecake or baklava.
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Two ingredients and SO MUCH FLAVOR?! The Godfather Cocktail!
On their own both scotch and amaretto are enjoyable when served on the rocks so pairing the spirits together is a natural choice. The flavor of the godfather is quite pleasant with the sweet nuttiness of amaretto enhancing the oaky smoky notes of a good scotch. In this recipe the almond liqueur is used sparingly to ensure that it doesn’t cloak the whisky behind overpowering or complex flavors.
While blended Scotch whisky is often preferred this drink works just as well with a single malt. Because the underlying flavors of this whisky style vary the Godfather is a great place to sample regional variations in single malts and explore bottles that are new to you.
“The Godfather is a good cocktail. It’s a clever take on an Ol’fashioned that brilliantly combines a liqueur and a spirit that complement each other seamlessly.” —Sean Johnson
