Who doesn’t like to treat yourself to a delicious alcohol-based cocktail? Today we will tell you how to make the Godfather cocktail , which was included in the list of the International Barmen Association for its ease of preparation and noble taste.
What is this cocktail?
The taste of the Godfather cocktail will take you to the times of the 50s of the XX century, when immigrants from Sicily solved life and death issues in America. A light breeze from the moorlands of Scotland will bring a delicate aroma of herbs, an almond flavor will make you feel all the sweetness and charm of a rich life, and a long warm and soft aftertaste will show how the ancient stones of the island of Sicily play in the sun.
If you want to feel all the fine lines of a pleasant and aromatic drink, then it is quite possible to create it yourself, guided by our cooking tips. But first, a little from the history of the appearance of this cocktail.
History
Marlon Brando, who played the role of the leader of the mafia from Sicily, Don Vito Carleone, loved to mix vodka and amaretto. It is from these ingredients that the Godfather cocktail is made. He was born a little earlier than the appearance on the television screen of the film by Francis Coppola and was called Godfather. Since the beginning of the 70s, the cocktail has gained popularity among lovers of exquisite deep tastes.
The Godfather (cocktail): composition and proportions
The memorable and intriguing taste of the cocktail depends on only two of its components: this is real Italian liqueur Amaretto and high-quality whiskey from Scotland. One can safely assume that a single-malt Scottish strong drink such as Highland Park with a thick and smoky aroma would quite organically fit into this duet. But, unfortunately, the sweetness inherent in the "female" component in the form of liquor will interrupt the stunning aroma and taste of whiskey.
To make the Godfather cocktail, you'll need a blended mid-range whiskey such as Scottish Collie, White Horse or Johnnie Walker. So you will need:
- Scotch whiskey - 35 ml;
- Amaretto - 35 ml;
- 100 g of crushed ice.
Is it worth talking about 1: 1 proportions when there are no rules and narrow frames in the work of bartenders? It is known for certain that many bartenders preparing such a cocktail offer a stronger, stronger and more masculine cocktail "The Godfather". They create a drink in three to one proportions, where three parts of whiskey and only one - liquor. This ratio has its advantages: the ability to use malt scotch tape, which is a real male drink, the taste of which with female liquor will only soften slightly and acquire an almond flavor. It was this option that was preferred by Carleone himself, the famous mafia boss.
The Godfather (cocktail): recipe
Today we will offer two options for preparing this drink. When creating it, you should be guided by the main rule: the Godfather cocktail does not suffer frills in the form of vulgar jewelry in the form of a lemon peel or pickled cherries. This is a purely masculine cocktail - restrained, rude, strict, with all its appearance embodying the image of the great leader of the mafia clan. And if you, sitting in a bar, notice jewelry in such a cocktail, then you can make a conclusion about the inexperience of the bartender.
Classic recipe
- First of all, put 100 g of ice cubes or crushed ice on the bottom of the glass.
- Gently pour equal proportions of amaretto and whiskey.
- To mix.
The Godfather Cocktail for Russians
- First rule: no ice! This ingredient has the habit of melting, thereby weakening the strength of the drink, completely spoiling the taste.
- Pour 70 ml of malt whiskey into a well-chilled glass.
- Top up with 35 ml of amaretto.
- Gently mix with a spoon, avoiding shaking.
The Godfather cocktail is suitable for both a digestif after a meal and an aperitif to play an appetite. He also quenches thirst perfectly and will be a great addition to a club party!