Brooklyn Godfather

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Discerning Drinkers (191 ratings)

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Ingredients:
2 oz Bourbon whiskey
12 oz Disaronno amaretto
12 oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
14 oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 9/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Review:

Described by some as being a Brooklyn but perhaps more a bourbon whisky-based Godfather with vermouth.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Brooklyn Godfather contains 235 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 2 standard drinks
  • 28.35% alc./vol. (28.35° proof)
  • 27.6 grams of pure alcohol

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Peter McCarthy’s Avatar Peter McCarthy
23rd April 2024 at 02:36
I think this can be added to the "Spirit-forward" style.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
10th April at 06:06
Thanks, Peter. That's been added.
Soeren’s Avatar Soeren
6th April 2023 at 18:44
I like this one very much. It was just a tiny bit too sweet for me, so I added 2 dashes of Angostura. Balances it out perfectly for me. I will try it with orange bitters next time though.
Tuber Magnatum’s Avatar Tuber Magnatum
9th April at 22:31
I didn't find it too sweet, but I tried as your suggestion first without then with 2 dashes of Angostura orange bitters. As I am a huge fan of the "original" Brooklyn with Picon Amer and its orange notes, the addition of the orange bitters ever so slightly elevated the drink for me.
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
28th December 2022 at 01:19
Very nice. A bit on the sweet side at first and then goes to dry. The almond taste is very nice and supports the other ingredients.
Sally Glover’s Avatar Sally Glover
16th April 2022 at 18:19
Fresh out of Martini Rosso so I substituted Dubonnet. Russell’s Reserve provided the backbone. Moreish.
Miguel Perales’ Avatar Miguel Perales
29th March 2022 at 22:06
I would rate this a 4 using your sweetness scale. Starts with the Bourbon flavor (Knob creek 9) but quickly switches to the sweetness of the Amaretto and Vermouth. Finishes slightly dry.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
30th March 2022 at 07:00
Thanks Miguel. I've moved from 6 to 5 on my sweetness scale so closer to your 4.
Andy Parnell-Hopkinson’s Avatar Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
19th February 2022 at 22:26
I felt it light on mouth-feel and sweetness. Will switch vermouth volumes next time.
Dave Smith’s Avatar Dave Smith
20th January 2022 at 01:48
I agree with Gillian, the Amaretto is a nice touch. Actually had all the ingredients, with Knob Creek bourbon, and Noilly prat vermouths.
Gillian Williams’ Avatar Gillian Williams
5th January 2021 at 18:14
Great balance , amaretto adds a touch of sweetness. My first bourbon based cocktail and it’s a pretty good introduction
Tony Jones’ Avatar Tony Jones
18th October 2020 at 18:37
Wow
Thanks for your help this fine weekend, Simon.
Another well balanced winner here.
Woodford Rye (which is so much better than their standard product) worked very well.
Can I get three more cocktails in before bed, and commencement return of my Dry Weekdays.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
19th October 2020 at 06:48
Great to hear you found some winners for the weekend.