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Godfather vs. Stinger

Godfather and Stinger side by side: what changes in the recipe, the balance, the strength and the calories.

The difference, by the numbers

They have no ingredient in common: the Godfather has Blended Scotch and amaretto, the Stinger Cognac and crème de menthe. In parts, a Godfather is 3 Scotch and 1 amaretto; a Stinger is 2½ brandy and 1 menthe. By volume, the Godfather is 75% spirit and 25% liqueur; the Stinger is 71% spirit and 29% liqueur. Different bottles, similar balance: that makes them close cousins on the ratio map.

The Godfather is the stronger drink in the glass (24.4% ABV against 23.6%) and holds more alcohol (1.67 standard drinks against 1.40). The Godfather has more calories (about 187 against 169), but the Stinger has more sugar (8.0 g against 6.0 g). Both are stirred; the Godfather is served in a rocks glass, the Stinger in a martini glass.

Godfather

Old Fashioneds & Duos · Scotch

Strength: 24.4%
Std. drinks: 1.67
Calories: 187
Sugar: 6.0 g

2 ozBlended Scotch whisky60 ml
¾ ozAmaretto20 ml

Stirred, served in a rocks glass. About 4 oz (121 ml) in the glass. Garnish: An orange twist.

The ratio · 3 : 1

ScotchAmaretto

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Highlighted: not in the Stinger.

Stinger

Old Fashioneds & Duos · Brandy

Strength: 23.6%
Std. drinks: 1.40
Calories: 169
Sugar: 8.0 g

1¾ ozCognac50 ml
¾ ozWhite crème de menthe20 ml

Stirred, served in a martini glass. About 3½ oz (105 ml) in the glass. Garnish: A mint leaf (optional).

The ratio · 2½ : 1

BrandyMenthe

Full Stinger recipe →

Highlighted: not in the Godfather.

On the ratio map

Each drink sits nearer the corners it has more of: spirit, vermouth and bitter, citrus, mixer, syrup or liqueur. The gray dots are the other classics. Explore the full ratio map.

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