As you have come to understand by now, I enjoy movies. And, as those who follow me on “X formerly Twitter” know, I like to make some drinks for the evening. One of my favorites is a Manhattan (on the rocks, I admit), which is whiskey with sweet vermouth, bitters, and a cherry.

My family has some dinner traditions, including pastas on Monday and pizza on Fridays. I like to drink red wine with those, with 2 or 3 frozen grapes dropped in to cool it off.

So one night, watching The Godfather, I had a vision that Vito Corleone decided he wanted a Manhattan, after drinking some wine in the evening. So he got up, and rather than emptying his glass, made the Manhattan in his wine glass, on the rocks, on top of the leftover wine.

So, I tried it – a Manhattan in my wine glass, with a finger of cabernet sauvignon, with the grapes left in. I must say, it was refreshing and enjoyable, and now this is my Friday night beverage after pizza.

So, I present to you the Vito Corleone.

• 1 oz +/- red wine (whatever is leftover)
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes bitters
• 2 oz whiskey, e.g. Bourbon or Rye
• Served on the rocks

Stir until mixed.

Enjoy!