Godfather with Amaretto
A two-ingredient scotch cocktail softened by almond-sweet amaretto, stirred over ice.
Dietary
Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Kosher
The Godfather pairs smoky scotch whisky with the nutty sweetness of amaretto for a short, spirit-forward sipper. Built directly in a rocks glass over ice, it comes together in minutes with no shaking or special equipment. Serve it after dinner as a slow-sipping nightcap.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces scotch whisky
- 3/4 ounces amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 orange twist or maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)
Method
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Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
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Pour the scotch whisky and amaretto liqueur over the ice.
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Stir gently for about 10 seconds to combine and chill.
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Garnish with an orange twist or maraschino cherry, if desired, and serve immediately.
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Godfather with Amaretto
The Godfather pairs smoky scotch whisky with the nutty sweetness of amaretto for a short, spirit-forward sipper. Built directly in a rocks glass over ice, it comes together in minutes with no shaking or special equipment. Serve it after dinner as a slow-sipping nightcap.
3 min 1 serving 210 cal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces scotch whisky
- 3/4 ounces amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 orange twist or maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)

Method
- 1
Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour the scotch whisky and amaretto liqueur over the ice.
- 3
Stir gently for about 10 seconds to combine and chill.
- 4
Garnish with an orange twist or maraschino cherry, if desired, and serve immediately.