How to Make a Godfather

The word Godfather is often associated with the 1972 movie called The Godfather that was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stared Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and James Caan.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/ The word can also be used for a mixed drink. A Godfather is a martini that is best suited to consume as a pre-dinner beverage. The drink combines scotch with some amaretto for an orange-flavored and orange-hued drink. You can fix a Godfather with any brand Scotch that you prefer. The drink is fairly easy to make as it only requires two ingredients. It is best mixed in a stainless steel shaker to ensure consistent blending throughout your finished beverage.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lmQ8zBis_o/

How to Make a Godfather

This mixed drink instructional video features JaNee Nisonger, a Los Angeles area bartender. Nisonger offers a step-by-step guide on how to make a Godfather. She describes the ingredients needed and shows how to make the drink. She also offers tips on how you can save money and describes when the drink is best served. This mixed drink guide is part of a larger series of instructional videos offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.

Step 1: Purchase Ingredients and Supplies

Making a Godfather requires a scotch and some amaretto. Since you are mixing the scotch, you can save some money by purchasing a scotch blend rather than a single malt. Bartender JaNee Nisonger recommends Johnnie Walker Black Label blended scotch whiskey and Marie Brizard amaretto. You will also need a stainless steel shaker, a martini glass and ice.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lmQ8zBis_o

Step 2: Pour Ingredients into Shaker

Put ice into your shaker. Pour two ounces of your scotch selection into your cocktail shaker. Add a half-ounce of your amaretto on top of your scotch in the shaker. If you are comfortable gauging liquids volume by sight or feel, you can pour directly from the bottle into your shaker. If you prefer more exact measurements, use a measuring glass.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lmQ8zBis_o

Step 3: Shake and Strain

Place the top on your stainless steel cocktail shaker and agitate the mixture about 11 times, or until the ingredients are throughly mixed and chilled. Take the top off your shaker, but leave the strainer. Pour your drink into the martini glass. Consider garnishing with pearl onions or olives. Your Godfather is now ready to serve.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lmQ8zBis_o