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Godfather

Godfather is an alcoholic cocktail built on Scotch. It leans almond, honey and nutty. Built and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 38% ABV and roughly 184 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Cocktailalcoholic38% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

184 kcalCalories
38%ABV
7.8gSugar
8.9gCarbs
1.43Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 2 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Pour all ingredients directly into Old Fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.Pour
  2. Stir gently.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
BoldnessDelicateBold
  • High ABV
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • DessertSuggested from its vanilla and sweet notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
  • After DinnerSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Amaretto3/4 oz

How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Amaretto di Saronno can replace generic amaretto in most drink recipes.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Godfather?
The Godfather is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 38.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 184 calories.
What does a Godfather taste like?
Godfather has a flavour profile featuring Almond, Honey, Nutty, Oak. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Godfather?
Godfather pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Godfather?
The Godfather has an ABV of approximately 38.0%. That's approximately 1.43 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 184 kcal, 7.8g sugar, 8.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Godfather typically served?
Godfather is often suggested for After Dinner, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Godfather?
If you enjoy Godfather, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Godfather at home?
Yes. The Godfather uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Godfather with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.