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

Gelas Champagne flute

Tingkat Kesulitan Easy

Kalori ~264 kcal

ABV 17,68%

Bahan

Vodka 1 oz
Amaretto 1 oz
Heavy cream 1 oz

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

Creamy Sweet

The Godchild is a smooth, creamy cocktail combining vodka, amaretto, and heavy cream shaken and served in a champagne flute. It belongs to the same family as the Godfather and Godmother but adds cream for a dessert-like richness. The almond sweetness of the amaretto and the dairy richness of the cream temper the vodka's spirit character.

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 September 2017

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