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Godfather cocktail in a rocks glass

Godfather recipe

BuiltRocks glassCubed ice33% ABV140 kcal

The Godfather is a built whiskey cocktail, made with blended Scotch and amaretto, served in a rocks glass over ice.

Strength: about 33% ABV in the glass, roughly 18 g of alcohol and about 140 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Godfather ingredients

Blended Scotch45 ml (1½ oz)
Amaretto15 ml (½ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Godfather

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
None
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Godfather: quick answers

How strong is a Godfather?
About 33% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 18 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Godfather?
About 140 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Godfather served in?
A rocks glass, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Godfather have?
2 in total: blended Scotch and amaretto. Simple enough to make at home.
Godfather recipe card: Blended Scotch, Amaretto
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