Godfather (cocktail)

Godfather

Type	Cocktail
Ingredients	3.5 cl (1 oz) Scotch whisky 3.5 cl (1 oz) amaretto
Base spirit	Scotch whisky, Amaretto
Standard drinkware	Old fashioned glass
Served	On the rocks: poured over ice
Preparation	Pour all ingredients into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir gently.

Godmother

Type	Cocktail
Ingredients	3.5 cl (1 oz) Vodka 3.5 cl (1 oz) amaretto
Base spirit	Vodka, Amaretto
Standard drinkware	Old fashioned glass
Served	On the rocks: poured over ice
Preparation	Pour all ingredients into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir gently.

The Godfather is a duo mixed drink made of Scotch whisky (especially smoky Scotch) ^[1] and amaretto. Typically, the drink is served with ice in an old fashioned glass.

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. ^[2] This may be an allusion to the cocktail's prominent use of amaretto, an Italian liqueur. This drink was also a favorite of the Rat Pack.

Variations

Disaronno recommends a one-to-two ratio of amaretto to whisky (25 ml amaretto to 50 ml whisky). ^[2]

The godmother cocktail uses vodka in place of whisky, while the French Connection uses cognac. ^[3] The godchild, meanwhile, replaces Scotch with any other brandy. ^[4]

See also

• French Connection (cocktail)
• List of cocktails

References

1. Vanderberg, Madison. "14 easy 2-ingredient cocktails you can make at home". Insider.
2. "The Godfather: A drink that commands respect". Disaronno. Archived from the original on 31 May 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
3. Marilyn Harvey (1982). Cocktails and Mixed Drinks. Hamlyn Publishing Group. p. 84. ISBN   0600378888.
4. "Godchild Cocktail Recipe". www.diffordsguide.com. Retrieved 2025-02-27.