Godfather (cocktail)

I was in a bad mood last night, so I went looking for a new cocktail. I stumbled upon the Godfather. It is possibly the simplest cocktail I know, but very enjoyable.

You make the Godfather with scotch whiskey, amaretto, and ice. That's it! Pour the whiskey and amaretto into a glass filled with ice (I used an ice ball) and stir gently.

The origin of the drink, and its name, are not explicitly known. Legend, however, has it that it was the favorite drink of Marlon Brando, who starred in the original Godfather adaptation, hence the name. It is also possible that the relationship goes amaretto, to italian, to the mob, to The Godfather, a movie about the mob. Though that seems like a bit of a stretch to me.

I personally loved it. A lot of whiskey cocktails hide the whiskey flavor. The amaretto, however, just enhanced the whiskey flavor. Additionally, the alcohol content will be between 30 and 40 percent. Which is lovely for the nights when you just want to forget the world.