A cousin of the Rusty Nail, this cocktail is made with Scotch and amaretto.
Serious Eats / Liz Clayman
Why It Works
- Our version is dried than the traditional iteration, which offers a 1:1 proportion of whiskey-to-amaretto.
This simple drink became popular in the 1970s, though no one’s really sure of its origins. Some stories say it was inspired by the famous gangster film of the same name; others say that the Don himself, Marlon Brando, drank it regularly. I don’t know if we’ll ever know the truth of the tale.
Some people like equal parts of both ingredients, but I find that to be too sweet. The Godfather has a cousin in the Rusty Nail (made with Scotch and Drambuie), and with both drinks, I prefer to mix them drier than the 50-50 specification.
May 2014
Godfather Cocktail Recipe
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2 ounces Scotch or bourbon
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1/2 ounce amaretto
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Fill a glass about two thirds full of ice. Add whiskey and amaretto. Stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into ice-filled rocks glass. Serve.
Serious Eats / Liz Clayman
Special Equipment
Rocks glass, mixing glass, strainer, mixing spoon, jigger
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 193 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 6g | Carbs |
| 0g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 1 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 193 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| 0mg | 0% |
| 1mg | 0% |
| 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| 0g | |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 0mg | 0% |
| Iron 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6mg | 0% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
A cousin of the Rusty Nail, this cocktail is made with Scotch and amaretto. Serious Eats / Liz Clayman Why It Works Our version is dried than the traditional iteration, which offers a 1:1 proportion of whiskey-to-amaretto. This simple drink became popular in the 1970s, though no one’s really sure of its origins. Some stories say it was inspired by the famous gangster film of the same name; others say that the Don himself, Marlon Brando, drank it regularly. I don’t know if we’ll ever know the truth of the tale. Some people like equal parts of both ingredients, but I find that to be too sweet. The Godfather has a cousin in the Rusty Nail (made with Scotch and Drambuie), and with both drinks, I prefer to mix them drier than the 50-50 specification. May 2014 Godfather Cocktail Recipe 2 ounces Scotch or bourbon 1/2 ounce amaretto Fill a glass about two thirds full of ice. Add whiskey and amaretto. Stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into ice-filled rocks glass. Serve. Serious Eats / Liz Clayman Special Equipment Rocks glass, mixing glass, strainer, mixing spoon, jigger Nutrition Facts (per serving) 193 Calories 0g Fat 6g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label × Nutrition Facts Servings: 1 Amount per serving Calories 193 % Daily Value* 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% 0mg 0% 1mg 0% 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 6g 0g Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 0mg 0% Iron 0mg 0% Potassium 6mg 0% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
Godfather Cocktail Recipe
