Name: Irish Godfather
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 ounces Irish whiskey; ¼ ounce amaretto; ⅛ teaspoon orange bitters; Orange twist for garnishing

Why This Recipe Works

The Godfather cocktail has its roots in the 1970s and the eponymous movie. It is a two-ingredient drink of Scotch and amaretto. There is no definitive build, just the intention of taking the edge off the whiskey with the marzipan- and cherry-fragranced liqueur. We riff on this classic by introducing some Irish—in the form of smooth Irish whiskey. Godfather proportions can vary wildly, from equal parts to the 8:1 ratio of whiskey to amaretto that we favor. Our goal here was simply to smooth out the whiskey without masking the subtleties of the triple-distilled spirit. While it was not traditional, we loved the minor adjustments of adding orange bitters and an orange twist, as a nod to the memorable scene between Marlon Brando and his grandson in the film. Think of these as simply seasoning a beautiful spirit.

Instructions

Add 2 ounces Irish whiskey, ¼ ounce amaretto, and ⅛ teaspoon orange bitters to mixing glass, then fill three-quarters full with ice. Using bar spoon, stir until mixture is just combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain cocktail into chilled rocks glass half-filled with ice or containing 1 large ice cube. Garnish with orange twist and serve.