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As with many cocktails, the origin of the Godfather's name is uncertain. The amaretto brand Disaronno claims the drink was the favorite cocktail of American actor Marlon Brando, known for playing the titular character in the popular American film adaptation of Mario Puzo's The Godfather, which prominently features the Italian mob. [2]
Bottles of amaretto liqueur. Amaretto (Italian for 'a little bitter') is a sweet Italian liqueur originating from the comune (municipality) of Saronno.Depending on the brand, it may be made from apricot kernels, bitter almonds, peach stones, or almonds, all of which are natural sources of the benzaldehyde that provides the almond-like flavour of the liqueur.
Amaretto sour: Amaretto liqueur, lemon juice and sometimes egg white, bitters or sugar syrup. [ 10 ] Brandy sour or brandy daisy (Jerry Thomas, 1887): brandy, clear or orange curaçao , sugar, lemon juice, shaken and strained into a wine glass.
Dirty Martini. The original martini calls for gin, which adds interesting botanical and herbaceous notes that pair well with dry vermouth, though vodka became more popular thanks to a certain Mr ...
The amaretto stinger uses a 3-to-1 ratio of amaretto to white crème de menthe, [14] while an Irish stinger uses equal parts Irish cream liqueur and white crème de menthe. [15] The Mexican stinger substitutes tequila for brandy. [16] A "vodka stinger", also known as a white spider, [17] uses vodka instead of brandy. [18]
From fall-inspired cocktails to ones that taste like pecan or apple pie to classic drinks that pair perfectly with turkey, these 52 Thanksgiving cocktails are FAR more festive than a plain ol ...
B-52 (and related B-50 series cocktails) B & B (brandy and Bénédictine) Baby Guinness; Bacardi cocktail; Backdraft (also a pepperdraft variation) Batida (traditionally made with cachaça) Bay breeze; Bee's knees
A mojito Bellini Made with Prosecco and peach purée or nectar. Black Russian Made with vodka and coffee liqueur. Bloody Mary Made with vodka, tomato juice, and other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire sauce, hot sauces, garlic, herbs, horseradish, celery, olives, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lime juice, and celery salt.