Cooking Lesson #465: The Godfather Cocktail

…from the California Happy Hour Bar

How you doin’? The Godfather took the world by storm in the seventies after doing what no other cocktail had done... combining a liquor and a liqueur together without a mixer. With a brave combination of Scotch Whisky and Amaretto, The Godfather is a drink to be sipped slowly, savoring every mouthful without the worry of spending the rest of the evening on the floor.

The origin of The Godfather is unknown, but the most popular theory is that it was created and named after Francis Ford Coppola’s legendary film, The Godfather, which was written by Italian author Mario Puzo. Disaronno has also claimed that The Godfather was Marlon Brando's favorite drink. Nobody knows if this is actually true or not but it makes for an interesting story, so we'll take it!
 
Ingredients 
1-1/2 ounces Scotch whisky
1/2 ounce amaretto liqueur
 
Directions 

1. In an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes, pour the scotch and amaretto.
2. Stir well.
3. Serve and enjoy.

 
ChefSecret:  Match the quality of the scotch and choose a top-shelf amaretto. Ice is this cocktail's third ingredient and is just as important as the spirits. Use the cleanest water possible and avoid using ice that has been in the freezer for too long or near foods with heavy aromas, such as onions or fish. The Godfather is a perfect drink for ice balls or large cubes. These will melt more slowly than standard ice cubes and prevent an overly diluted drink.

Recipe Variations:

• This version of The Godfather uses a 3-to-1 ratio of Scotch whisky to amaretto. This produces a sweet drink but with a less cloying result as the 1-to-1 ratio suggested by one popular amaretto producer. For even less sweetness, pour 2 ounces of scotch with 1/2 ounce of amaretto.
• The Godmother is the same cocktail, substituting vodka for scotch.
• The Godchild switches to cognac.
• For a Goddaughter, mix up a Godmother and pour equal amounts of amaretto and cream.

Quip of the Day:  An elderly gentleman in his mid-90s, very well dressed, hair well groomed, great suit, flower in his lapel smelling slightly of a good aftershave, presenting a well-groomed image, walks into an upscale cocktail lounge. He spies an elderly lady in her mid-80s. The gentleman walks over, sits alongside her, orders a drink, takes a sip, turns to her and says, "So tell me, do I come here often?"
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