The Godfather is a whiskey-based cocktail with Amaretto added.
Amaretto is a sweet liqueur originating from Italy, made from the apricot kernels used in almond tofu. It has a sweet aroma reminiscent of almonds and coconut. The original amaretto, Amaretto di Saronno, was created in 1525 and is a famous liqueur loved all over the world.
The Godfather, a crime novel about an Italian Mafia family, was made into a film in 1972 and became a huge hit, winning various awards including three Academy Awards.
The cocktail "The Godfather" is said to have been inspired by this work.
