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.
| Cocktail | |
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| Type | Cocktail |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Standard drinkware |  |
| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Pour all ingredients into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir gently. |
| Commonly served | After dinner |
| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
| Type | Cocktail |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Standard drinkware | |
| Commonly used ingredients | |
| Preparation | Pour all ingredients into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir gently. |
| Commonly served | After dinner |
Name
editAs 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
editDisaronno 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 brandy.[3] The godchild, meanwhile, replaces Scotch with cream, leaving a drink with much less alcohol.[citation needed]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Vanderberg, Madison. "14 easy 2-ingredient cocktails you can make at home". Insider.
- ^ a b "The Godfather: A drink that commands respect". Disaronno. Archived from the original on 31 May 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
- ^ Marilyn Harvey (1982). Cocktails and Mixed Drinks. Hamlyn Publishing Group. p. 84. ISBN 0600378888.