Smoked Old Fashioned Godfather
Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 31.1% ABV ∙
The Smoked Old Fashioned Godfather stirs bourbon, rye, blended Scotch, and peated single malt with amaretto, served over ice in an Old Fashioned glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Bourbon 15 mlRye whiskey 15 mlBlended Scotch whisky 15 mlAmaretto liqueur 25 mlPeated single malt whisky 10 ml
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a toasted almond
Tips
- Stir the four whiskeys and the amaretto over ice for about 20–30 seconds, until cold and slightly watered, then strain.
- Toast the almond just before serving; warm, it gives off more aroma, and that toasty smell echoes the peat smoke.
History
The Smoked Old Fashioned Godfather is a modern riff on the Godfather. The classic Godfather is simply Scotch whisky and amaretto over ice. The Smoked Old Fashioned Godfather splits the whisky across bourbon, rye, blended Scotch, and peated single malt, and the peated malt adds a smoky edge alongside the amaretto. Like an Old Fashioned, it is stirred and served over ice in an Old Fashioned glass.
FAQ
How do you make a smoked Old Fashioned?
For the Smoked Old Fashioned Godfather, stir 15 ml each of bourbon, rye, and blended Scotch with 25 ml amaretto and 10 ml peated single malt over ice. Strain into an ice-filled Old Fashioned glass and garnish with a toasted almond. The smoke comes from the peated malt; there is no separate smoking step and no bitters.
What's the difference between a Godfather and an Old Fashioned?
A Godfather is Scotch and amaretto with no sugar or bitters; an Old Fashioned is a single spirit stirred with sugar and bitters. This drink keeps the Godfather's whisky and amaretto, splits the whisky four ways, and serves it in an old-fashioned glass over ice with a toasted almond.
What is the best whiskey for a smoked Old Fashioned?
A peated single malt, such as one from Islay: it is what gives this drink its smoke. Even 10 ml carries through the 45 ml of bourbon, rye, and blended Scotch without taking over.
