Godfather
The Godfather is a very strong whiskey spirit-forward cocktail, sweet and smoky on the palate. Built and served in a rocks glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official contemporary classics cocktails.
- 2 min
- Rocks glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 83 out of 100
- Fruity
- 26 out of 100
- Bitter
- 14 out of 100
- Smoky
- 45 out of 100
- Boozy
- 100 out of 100
How to make a Godfather
To make a Godfather, build over ice in a rocks glass: 1½ oz scotch and ¾ oz Amaretto.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Fill a rocks glass with one large ice cube.
- 2
Pour in Scotch and amaretto.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Scotch and amaretto only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Godfather questions
What does a Godfather taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and smoky, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 31% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Godfather?
About 31% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Godfather and a Jackhammer?
Both use scotch and Amaretto. Both are built in the glass, but the Godfather goes in a rocks glass and the Jackhammer in a highball glass.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
What glass do you serve a Godfather in?
A rocks glass.