Godfather (cocktail)

The Godfather is a duo mixed drink made of Scotch whisky (especially smoky Scotch) 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. 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)

The godmother cocktail uses vodka in place of whisky, while the French Connection uses brandy. The godchild, meanwhile, replaces Scotch with cream, leaving a drink with much less alcohol.

See also

• French Connection (cocktail)
• List of cocktails

References

1. Godfather
2. French Connection (cocktail)
3. Amaretto
4. List of IBA official cocktails
5. List of cocktails
6. List of cocktails (alphabetical)
7. The Godfather (2006 video game)
8. Whiskey cocktail
9. Fredo Corleone
10. List of almond dishes
11. The Godfather II (video game)
12. Brother Cleve
13. Godmother
14. Lounge music
15. Tom Rosqui
16. Paul Mauriat
17. List of film director–composer collaborations
18. List of PlayStation 2 games (A–K)
19. List of songs with lyrics by John Bettis
20. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey