Godfather
A moody Scotch-and-amaretto sipper with soft sweetness and smoky depth.
The Godfather mixes Scotch whisky with amaretto for a slow, aromatic drink where almond sweetness wraps around malt and light smoke. Built over a large cube, it softens as it chills, moving from firm and spirit forward to mellow and rounded. Blended Scotch keeps the drink balanced, while peaty single malts give a darker, more brooding version. Its simple two-ingredient structure mirrors other midcentury lounge staples that were designed to be ordered, remembered, and remade with ease.
Ingredients
- • 2 oz Scotch whisky
- • 0.5 oz amaretto
- • Orange peel
Did you know?
“Bartending lore often links the Godfather to the 1970s wave of Italian-American culture, and PunchDrink notes that the same Scotch-and-amaretto combo spawned the lighter Godmother with vodka, showing how one liqueur helped drive an entire mini-family of drinks.”
Bartender's Note
Dial the amaretto down for a drier, more Scotch-forward profile or up for a dessert-style nightcap.
How to make the Godfather
- 1Add Scotch and amaretto to a mixing glass with ice.
- 2Stir briefly until chilled.
- 3Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- 4Express an orange peel over the surface and place it on the rim.
