Godchild
A creamy, almond-forward dessert drink completing the 'God' trilogy.
The Godchild is the dessert variation of the Godmother, adding heavy cream to the base of vodka and amaretto. The cream softens the almond liqueur's sugar and the vodka's bite, creating a texture similar to a melted milkshake. It is lighter than a White Russian (lacking the coffee roast) but richer than the standard two-ingredient digestifs. It serves as a comforting, velvety nightcap that highlights the marzipan notes of the amaretto.
Ingredients
- • 1 oz vodka
- • 1 oz amaretto
- • 1 oz heavy cream
Did you know?
“The name continues the lineage of the Godfather (Scotch/Amaretto) and Godmother (Vodka/Amaretto), emerging in the 1970s cream-cocktail boom.”
Bartender's Note
Shake well to aerate the cream; this drink can also be served up in a coupe for a more elegant presentation.
How to make the Godchild
- 1Add vodka, amaretto, and cream to a shaker with ice
- 2Shake vigorously
- 3Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice
- 4Garnish with a dusting of nutmeg
