Godfather
A two-ingredient powerhouse that pairs scotch with amaretto for a smooth, nutty, and warming nightcap. Simple to make and impossible to forget once you have had a good one.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Blended scotch whisky
- 0.8 oz Amaretto
- orange peel twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy after dinner with dark chocolate truffles or candied nuts, as this smooth nightcap's scotch and amaretto naturally echo dessert flavors. The warming, nutty profile makes it perfect with rich, indulgent small bites.
Instructions
Add scotch and amaretto to a rocks glass
Add one large ice cube or sphere
Stir gently for 15 seconds to chill and combine
Express an orange peel over the drink by squeezing it skin-side down
Drop the orange peel twist into the glass
Tips
Use a quality blended scotch like Johnnie Walker Black or Monkey Shoulder — single malts can clash with the sweetness Adjust the ratio to your taste: more scotch for a drier drink, more amaretto for a sweeter sipper This is an excellent after-dinner drink served alongside dark chocolate or roasted nuts