Il Padrino
The Godfather, restyled with amaro in place of almond liqueur.
The Method
How to make it
- 01
Add the Scotch, Averna and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- 02
Stir for about twenty seconds, until the outside of the glass frosts.
- 03
Strain over one large cube in a rocks glass.
- 04
Express an orange twist over the surface and drop it in.
Bartender's Tip
Averna gives caramel and cola. For a darker, drier version, use Amaro Sfumato and cut the Scotch to 1¾ oz — the smoke doubles up fast.
A Little History
The Godfather — Scotch and amaretto — appeared in the 1970s on the back of the film. Italian-American bartenders swapping amaro for the almond liqueur turned a cloying two-ingredient pour into something with a spine, and the name stuck in its Italian form.
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