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NO. 1075 · A CLASSIC HOUSE SPEC

Godfather

Scotch and almond liqueur make a soft-spoken alliance. Rich, direct, and best left unhurried.

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The glass
Rocks glass
The method
Built
With ingredients ready
3 min · Easy
Reference-backedPreparation reviewed

Our house measures and instructions. No tasting by The Drink Place has been recorded.

What this means
Recipe basis
Ingredient reference: Disaronno. Our house measures may differ.
Preparation
House instructions reviewed on 2026-10-13 for measured ingredients, preparation order, ice, and finishing. An editorial check, not a tasting.
House tasting
Not recorded. A reference, editorial review, or AI photograph does not establish a taste test.
Godfather serving suggestion
Whiskey · Old fashionedA SMALL OCCASION, BEAUTIFULLY CONSIDERED

THE QUIET PREPARATION

Before the first pour.

3 min mixing
with ingredients ready

Set out rocks glass for each drink. Keep the tools and prepared ingredients within reach.

The tools
  • Jigger or graduated measure
  • Bar spoon
  • Peeler
  • Kitchen scale

A PROPER POUR BEGINS HERE

The ingredients.

  • 50 ml
  • 25 ml
  • 1

Exact measures for one drink. Fresh ice is part of the method.

US fluid ounces convert the exact milliliter specification and round to three decimal places.

A LITTLE CEREMONY

The method.

  1. Prepare your glass

    Set out a clean rocks glass for each serving. Add 120 g of fresh cubed ice to each glass just before pouring.

  2. Measure into the glass

    Pour one serving of the measured still ingredients into each glass over the fresh ice.

  3. Finish gently

    Stir the whisky and amaretto gently around the ice for 20 seconds to chill and combine. Do not add soda.

    Keep the bubbles lively

    Measure sparkling ingredients separately. Add them at the point stated in the recipe, then lift or stir gently if directed. Never shake carbonated ingredients in a sealed shaker.

  4. The finishing touch

    Twist the measured orange peel over the glass and place it in the drink.

    Express a citrus peel

    Hold the peel above the drink, colored skin facing the surface. Gently bend it to release the oils toward the glass. Follow the recipe for whether to rub the rim or leave the peel in the drink.

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