Godfather Cocktail

Whisky
Author: The Bar Team
Old Fashioned whisky cocktail

This simple, two-ingredient drink first appeared in the 1970s, gaining popularity around the time of the release of a movie by the same name, from which it derives its own. An excellent illustration of how two diverse ingredients work together to produce a nuanced flavour profile, the cocktail is generally served over ice in a rocks or old fashioned glass, allowing for leisurely sipping while the ice melts and opens up flavours.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Scotch whisky
    20ml
  • Amaretto
    10ml
  • Ice cubes, for stirring and serving
    Cup
  • Orange peel twist
    For garnish

Method

  1. Step 1

    Thoroughly cool a rocks or old fashioned glass by placing it in the freezer.

  2. Step 2

    In a mixing glass, blend the scotch and amaretto, along with some ice.

  3. Step 3

    Stir slowly but constantly for 20-30 seconds, until the mixture is well chilled and diluted.

  4. Step 4

    Strain into the chilled glass filled with more ice, garnish with orange peel and serve immediately.

Tips & Suggestions

  • Experiment with the scotch variety - a blended scotch provides a smoother, more palatable base whilst a single malt (unpeated or mildly peated) can provide fascinating layers of complexity that complement the amaretto’s sweetness.

  • Before adding ice to the serving glass, rub the rim and inside walls with the expressed orange peel to infuse each sip with a vivid citrus aroma.

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