Godfather(ゴッドファーザー)

Scotch and amaretto — the 1970s two-bottle handshake named for Brando's film.
01Recipe
Recommended recipe
House spec — an editorial spec drawing on the sourced versions below.
| Ingredient | Measure |
|---|---|
| Scotch whisky | 40 ml |
| Amaretto | 20 ml |
Total volume (pre-dilution)
2 : 1
- 01
Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- 02
Pour Scotch and amaretto; stir briefly.
- 03
Orange peel if the evening is long.
Garnish — Orange peel (optional)
02Taste profile
- Sweetness
- 70Strong
- Sourness*
- 0Faint
- Bitterness
- 15Faint
- Fruitiness
- 35Light
- Herbal*
- 0Faint
- Alcohol
- 55Moderate
- Crisp
- 30Light
Independent editorial scores, 0–100. *Estimated from the ingredient list — a profile sketch, not a verdict.
03History
1970s — appears everywhere at once; Disaronno's marketing leaned hard on the film association, true or not.
It survives because the ratio works — smoky whisky softened with almond, no technique required.
Origin contested — the entry keeps verified record and received legend distinct.
Sources — IBA contemporary classics
04Recipe versions
Each version is shown exactly as recorded in its source — unverified claims are flagged.
- Contemporary canon
Reference · unverified
No single book record — the recipe circulated through bar canon rather than print.
Pick 2 versions to compare — up to 3 on a wider screen
05Variations
- VariationGodmotherVodka instead — softer, plainer
- VariationFrench Connection #2Amaretto + Grand Marnier
06The map
Ingredients
Spirits



