Godfather

Scotch and amaretto – an easygoing digestif with a marzipan note that gained cult status thanks to the film classic.

Method

1. 1

   Pour the Scotch and amaretto over one large ice cube*.

2. 2

   Stir briefly and serve.

The story of the Godfather

The Godfather came into fashion in the 1970s and very likely owes its name to Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 film classic The Godfather. There is no documented inventor; the story that Marlon Brando was especially fond of it is often told but is more legend than fact. The simple pairing of Scotch and amaretto spawned variations such as the Godmother, made with vodka.

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Illustrative image · AI-generated for Cocktailline. This is roughly how a Godfather is classically served.