Liqueur & Amaro Cocktails · Classic Recipe

Godfather

A complete, easy-to-follow recipe for the Godfather, including ingredients, method, glassware, and the story behind the drink.

At a Glance

Category: Liqueur & Amaro Cocktails
Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: None traditionally

Ingredients

1.5 oz Scotch whisky
0.75 oz amaretto

Method

Build over ice in a glass and stir gently.

Glass & Garnish

Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: None traditionally

Background & History

A simple two-ingredient sipper from the 1970s, its name tied to the 'Godfather' film franchise's popularity at the time; the 'Godmother' swaps in vodka for the Scotch.