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Loading...The Godmother Cocktail, also called the“Tawny Russian,” combines two core ingredients: vodka and amaretto – with an optional orange twist. This cocktail is airier and more delicate than the Godfather, a decades-long classic that uses whiskey instead of vodka. The vodka pulls amaretto’s nuttiness forward for a sweeter, lighter spin on the original drink.
Bar Tools
- Jigger or small measuring cup
- Cocktail stirrer
- Citrus peeler (optional)
To Serve: Rocks glass
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. Vodka
- 1/2 oz. Amaretto
Garnish: Orange twist
How to Make
In your rocks glass, place a single ice cube and splash in vodka and amaretto. Stir well. Add orange peel as desired.
Nutrition Facts and ABV
- ABV (alcohol by volume): 31%
- Calories: 150 calories
- Total carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Total sugar: 6 grams
Some spirit recipes aren’t available. As such, some nutrition content may be estimated.
History
The Godmother’s predecessor, “The Godfather ” came after Marlon Brando’s 1970 role as the most powerful American-Italian in cinema where a drink of scotch and amaretto on the rocks appeared. The Godmother’s exact origin is unknown, but vodka was added in later years as a lighter twist to pair with amaretto. Similarly, another cocktail, The Godchild, pairs vodka with amaretto and cream.
FAQ
What vodka should I use in the Godmother?
Most vodkas are high in quality. Grey Goose or any other of the drinker’s preferences can be used.
What amaretto should I use, and what is amaretto?
The Godmother can be paired with any amaretto like Disaronno. Amaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur that (allegedly) dates back to as early as Leonardo da Vinci’s day. The sweet drink can be homemade with anything from apricot pits, peach stones, or almonds blended into a vodka base and boiled with white and brown sugar. It can be drunk alone, with coffee, or it heightens any bitter drink with a splash of nutty sweetness.
How is The Godmother different from The Godfather?
Its parent classic, the Godfather, substitutes vodka for scotch.
Any special tips to spruce it up?
Often, ginger vodka is added seasonally or to substitute a missing orange peel garnish.
