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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.
Sweetened liqueurs, wine, or beer may also serve as the base or be added. If beer is one of the ingredients, the drink is called a beer cocktail. Cocktails often also contain various types of juice, fruit, honey, milk or cream, spices, or other flavorings. Cocktails may vary in their ingredients from bartender to bartender, and from region to ...
Wine is widely considered cheese’s best friend, although with growing enthusiasm for whiskey and beer pairings, the grain is giving the grape some competition.But connoisseurs say not to stop ...
Also here are drink mixers, cocktail garnishes, drinkware, and bartending equipment and supplies. Mostly this category is a list of more specific subcategories. However, some mixed drinks are listed in this category because they do not fit neatly into subcategories, especially drinks that are commonly prepared either with or without alcohol.
Name for two different mixed drinks, one being more of a standard cocktail associated with World War II and the other being more of an exotic drink associated with Tiki bars. Three Dots and a Dash Made with Martinique rum, blended aged rum, Falernum, allspice dram, honey syrup, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, and Angostura bitters. [59 ...
Kykeon (Ancient Greek: κυκεών, kykeȏn; from κυκάω, kykáō; "to stir, to mix") was an Ancient Greek drink of various descriptions. Some were made mainly of water, barley and naturally occurring substances. Others were made with wine and grated cheese. [1]
The drink is mixed, served over ice, and garnished with a cherry and an orange or lemon wedge. [3] Modern recipes may include two parts amaretto, one part lemon juice, and one egg white. The drink is shaken for five seconds without ice (a "dry shake"), shaken with ice for 15 seconds, and strained into a chilled old fashioned glass filled with ice.