What ingredients are in a Godchild?

1 oz Vodka, 1 oz Amaretto, 1 oz Heavy cream

What glass do you use for a Godchild?

A Godchild is traditionally served in a Champagne flute.

How strong is a Godchild?

A Godchild has an estimated ABV of 17,68%.

How many calories are in a Godchild?

A Godchild contains approximately 264 calories per serving.

Godchild

Copa Champagne flute

Dificultad Easy

Calorías ~264 kcal

ABV 17,68%

Ingredientes

Vodka 1 oz
Amaretto 1 oz
Heavy cream 1 oz

Instrucciones

Shake all ingredients well with cracked ice, strain into a champagne flute, and serve.

Creamy Sweet

El Godchild es un cóctel suave y cremoso que combina vodka, amaretto y nata espesa agitados y servidos en una copa de champaña. Pertenece a la misma familia que el Godfather y la Godmother, pero añade nata para una riqueza similar a un postre. La dulzura almendrada del amaretto y la riqueza láctea de la nata templan el carácter espirituoso del vodka.

History & Origins

The Godchild is a variation derived from the IBA Contemporary Classic Godfather, replacing Scotch with vodka and adding cream to create a sweeter, more approachable drink. It represents the broader 1970s and 1980s trend of cream-based cocktail variations that softened spirit-forward drinks for a wider audience. Its specific creator is unknown and unattributed.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: sweet almond from the amaretto, clean vodka spirit, and a rich, milky cream note. Palate: sweet and creamy with amaretto's almond character dominant, softened by the heavy cream's richness and with vodka providing a clean alcoholic foundation. Finish: smooth, sweet, and lightly warming with lingering almond and cream.

almond cream sweet smooth vanilla

Pro Tip

Shake vigorously with ice to fully incorporate the cream and chill the drink before straining into a well-chilled champagne flute for the most elegant presentation.

Data verified septiembre 2017

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