Godfather recipe
Scotch whiskey and amaretto, stirred over ice in an Old Fashioned glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 2 ingredients
- Old Fashioned glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Godfather?
Scotch Whisky
Scotch Whisky is a malt or grain whisky – or a blend of the two, referred to as blended – made in Scotland.
All Scotch Whisky was originally made just using malted barley, but more commercialised distilleries began making it from wheat and rye in the late 18th century.
All Scotch Whisky must be aged immediately after distillation in oak barrels for at least three years and the minimum strength must be 40% alcohol by volume.
As of 2022, there are 141 whisky distilleries operating in Scotland.
For Scotch Whisky, we’d recommend:
Amaretto
Amaretto (Italian for ‘a little bitter’) is a sweet Liqueur that originated in Saronno (a commune in Lombardy, Italy).
Depending on the brand, Amaretto can be made from a variety of ingredients including apricot kernels, peach stones, bitter almonds, or just regular almonds. The key is that all of these ingredients contain benzaldehyde which acts as the almond-like flavour of the liqueur.
Amaretto usually contains between 21 to 28 per cent alcohol by volume.
For Amaretto, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Godfather?
Old Fashioned Glass
Old Fashioned Glasses give a cocktail a classic, retro, yet elegant look.
If you’re making an old school cocktail, then this is the glass you absolutely need.
For Old Fashioned Glasses, we recommend:
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Recipe card
Godfather
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Old Fashioned glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, Scotch whiskey, and amaretto to an Old Fashioned glass.
- Stir.
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Godfather FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Godfather?
To make a Godfather, you need 35ml / 1.2oz Scotch whiskey and 35ml / 1.2oz amaretto. There’s more about Scotch whisky and amaretto above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Godfather?
You’ll need an Old Fashioned glass.
What alcohol is in a Godfather?
A Godfather contains 35ml / 1.2oz Scotch whiskey and 35ml / 1.2oz amaretto.
Is a Godfather shaken or stirred?
A Godfather is stirred, not shaken. It’s made straight in an Old Fashioned glass: add the ingredients over ice and stir.
What glass is a Godfather served in?
Serve a Godfather in an Old Fashioned glass.
How do I make a Godfather for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 140ml Scotch whiskey and 140ml amaretto.
