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Godmother

Godmother is a strong and sweet cocktail made with Vodka, with simple flavor complexity.

Ingredients

  • 45 ml vodka
  • 15 ml amaretto (Disaronno)
  • Ice (preferably a large cube)
  • Lemon twist (optional)

Method

  1. In a rocks glass (old fashioned) with ice, pour the vodka and amaretto.
  2. Stir until chilled.
  3. Express the lemon twist over the glass, if using.

FAQ

What is in a Godmother?

A Godmother is made with 45 ml vodka, 15 ml amaretto (Disaronno), Ice (preferably a large cube) and Lemon twist (optional).

Is a Godmother strong?

A Godmother is spirit-forward: little mixer, and the alcohol shows.

When should you serve a Godmother?

A Godmother fits easy prep and a classic.

What is the bartender tip for a Godmother?

The vodka recedes and leaves the amaretto in the center — that's why 45 ml to 15 ml (3:1) doesn't turn into liqueur. Equal parts get too sweet; 2:1 (45/22) works if Disaronno is the pour. A large cube dilutes more slowly. Lemon twist, not orange: the catalog's Godfather uses orange peel on scotch; here the lemon cuts the almond. No cream: Godchild is a different drink.

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