Godfather Cocktail | Look Over Your Shoulder

The Godfather cocktail only has two ingredients, which makes it not only easy to make, but also nicely balanced and super delicious!

Fun Fact

I know it’s cray cray, but I have never seen The Godfather movies.  I’ve only seen a few minutes of different scenes and only because they were shown during an award show. My theater friends can’t believe I haven’t seen the movies because of the great acting. They just never appealed to me.

I didn’t name this drink with the added look over your shoulder because of the movie.  I named it such because of how tasty it is.  You will need to look over your shoulder to make sure that no one is lurking behind you to steal the drink out of your hand.

Other popular classic cocktails on Dishes Delish:

• Dirty martini
• Old fashioned
• Daiquiri

Tips for mixing this cocktail:

• Use the best scotch you can afford and Disaronno Amaretto.  Disaronno has made a premium version called Disaronno liqueur riserva.  And although it’s out of my budget at the moment, I’d love to taste it someday
• You can either mix this drink directly in your rocks glass and stir it with a cocktail spoon or in a shaker like I do.  I love shaken cocktails
• I don’t believe this cocktail needs a garnish, but if you want one, use a lemon rind twist
• Large ice cubes are perfect for this cocktail.  I have this tray to make them

How to Mix a Godfather Cocktail

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and gather two rocks glasses.

There are only two ingredients and you will be measuring out equal parts of the liquor and once you do, pour them into either your cocktail shaker or glass.

Process shots for the GC

1. Ingredients: scotch and Amaretto
2. 3 ounces scotch
3. 3 ounces Amaretto

Cap the shaker and shake for 15 seconds.

I place a large ice cube in each glass and divide the contents of the cocktail shaker between the two glasses.

I chose to not use a garnish but you could put a twist of lemon rind, if you like.

Let’s get closer!

Here are two godfather cocktails facing off.

I hope you enjoyed this godfather cocktail recipe as much as I enjoyed sipping it.

Please feel free to comment, what classic cocktail do you really enjoy?

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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Godfather Cocktail

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

This simple yet elegant cocktail is so tasty, you'll look over your shoulder to make sure no one is going to steal it from you.

Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: Cocktails

Keyword: godfather cocktail, godfather drink

Servings: 2 Cocktails

Calories: 237 kcal

Author: Elaine @ Dishes Delish

Ingredients

• 3 ounces scotch
• 3 ounces Amaretto

Tools

• cocktail shaker

Glassware

• 2 rocks glasses

Instructions

1. Fill your cocktail shaker half way with ice

2. Add scotch and Amaretto, cap shaker and shake for 15 seconds

3. Add a large cube to both glasses and divide the shaker's contents equally between the glasses

4. Sip
5. Smile
6. Enjoy

Recipe Notes

Tips for mixing this cocktail:

• Use the best scotch you can afford and Disaronno Amaretto.  Disaronno liqueur riserva that is premium.  I'd love to taste it someday
• You can either mix this drink directly in your rocks glass and stir it with a cocktail spoon or a shaker like I do.  I love shaken cocktails
• I don't believe this cocktail needs a garnish, but if you want one, use a lemon rind twist
• Large ice cubes are perfect for this cocktail.  I have this tray to make them

 

Nutrition Facts

Godfather Cocktail

Amount Per Serving (1 cocktail)

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Sodium 3mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%

Sugars 13g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Originally published February of 2017