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Godfather Cocktail with Scotch and Amaretto

Mix a Godfather with Scotch whisky and amaretto over a large ice cube. Explore the almond-like sweetness, gentle stirring and an optional orange twist.

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Instructions 👩‍🍳

Step-by-step:

Prepare the glass with ice: Chill a rocks glass and add ice. For exact details, see the illustrated recipe.
Combine Scotch and amaretto: Pour the Scotch whisky and amaretto over the ice. Stir gently until the drink is evenly mixed and chilled, then serve.

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Godfather with Scotch, amaretto and a large ice cube

Almond-like sweetness meets Scotch in a cold Godfather. With just whisky and amaretto, the flavor of each bottle comes through. A gentle stir is all the mixing it needs.

Scotch brings the character

Scotch can taste fruity, malty, woody or smoky, depending on the bottle. Amaretto adds a rounded, sweet, almond-like flavor alongside it. The liqueur supplies the sweetness here, so the mixture needs no extra sugar. Almond syrup would change the drink rather than replace the amaretto directly.

Why the ice matters

Stirring distributes the sweeter liqueur through the whisky while the ice cools the mixture. The large cube stays in the glass, adding water as it melts and gradually changing the drink’s intensity. A chilled rocks glass helps it start cold.

Use ice made from drinking water and handle it with clean tongs or a scoop. If you choose the optional orange peel, wash the orange first and cut it with clean utensils.

Leave space around the cube

The ice should fit comfortably in the glass, with room for the spoon to move. Stir gently without splashing, then check that the sweet liqueur has mixed through. A clean, odor-free glass lets the whisky and amaretto aromas come through.

Choose your Scotch style

For an optional variation, try a different Scotch: fruit or malt can sit alongside the amaretto, while a smoky bottle gives another direction. Smoke is a choice, not a requirement. An orange twist is also optional; express it over the glass for citrus fragrance without adding juice.

Serve it cold in a rocks glass

The Godfather needs little fuss beyond its chilled glass and large ice cube. If you would like another whiskey cocktail for a different evening, explore the Sazerac. Rye, an absinthe rinse and bitters give it a spicier, anise-scented direction.

Prepare the glass, keep the bottles closed

Chill the glass ahead and leave the ice separate until mixing. Store Scotch and amaretto firmly closed, away from heat and direct light, following their labels. Prepare optional orange peel near serving; cover and refrigerate it if cut ahead. Mix each drink when needed so it does not sit over melting ice.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Scotch have to be smoky?
No. Choose a style whose flavor you enjoy; fruity or malty Scotch can also work.

Do I need orange juice?
No. Only the peel is an optional addition for its aroma.

Should I shake the cocktail?
This method uses gentle stirring in the serving glass to combine and chill the two ingredients.

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