From The Godfather · 1972 · Pairing
The Godfather
Serve when
Pour one as the wedding winds down and the family's business moves indoors.
Before you start
Just Scotch and amaretto over ice, stirred — have it ready to pour the moment the wedding scenes give way to business.
Cook-along start: ~0:45
What to drink
The cocktail actually named after the film — Scotch softened with amaretto. It never appears on screen (the family pours red wine at the wedding and the restaurant), but it's the obvious drink for a Corleone dinner. A suggested pairing, and a nod to the film's own legacy.
Ingredients
Method
- Add the Scotch and amaretto to a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Stir gently to combine and chill.
- Garnish with an orange twist if you like. Sip slowly — it's rich.