Godfather

Scotch and amaretto make a short, sweet-leaning stirred drink with almond-like and oak notes. The Glenlivet’s three-to-one formula is served over cubed ice, with orange peel and a cherry providing the finish.

Amber cocktail in a rocks glass over cubed ice, orange peel and one dark cherry.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml The Glenlivet 15 Year Old Scotch whisky
  • 15 ml Amaretto
  • 1 piece Orange peel
  • 1 piece Maraschino cherry

Instructions

  1. Measure the Scotch and amaretto into a mixing glass and add ice.
  2. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly cold.
  3. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice.
  4. Express the optional orange peel over the drink, then add it with the cherry.