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Godfather Sour

A sophisticated sour variation of the classic Godfather with scotch and amaretto.

scotchMedium~22% ABV
MethodShakeGlassRocks GlassIcecubedGarnishLemon twist
⚠ Contains: tree nuts
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ozscotch whisky
  • ¾ ozamaretto
  • ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
  • Lemon twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add scotch, amaretto, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice
  2. 2Shake vigorously until well chilled
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice
  4. 4Garnish with a lemon twist
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History & Origin

A sour variation of the classic Godfather cocktail. The original Godfather combines Scotch and amaretto, while this version adds lemon juice for a more complex, refreshing drink that balances the sweetness of amaretto with citrus brightness.

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