Godchild recipe
Brandy and amaretto, stirred over ice in an Old Fashioned glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 2 ingredients
- Old Fashioned glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Godchild?
Amaretto
Amaretto (Italian for ‘a little bitter’) is a sweet Liqueur that originated in Saronno (a commune in Lombardy, Italy).
Depending on the brand, Amaretto can be made from a variety of ingredients including apricot kernels, peach stones, bitter almonds, or just regular almonds. The key is that all of these ingredients contain benzaldehyde which acts as the almond-like flavour of the liqueur.
Amaretto usually contains between 21 to 28 per cent alcohol by volume.
For Amaretto, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Godchild?
Old Fashioned Glass
Old Fashioned Glasses give a cocktail a classic, retro, yet elegant look.
If you’re making an old school cocktail, then this is the glass you absolutely need.
For Old Fashioned Glasses, we recommend:
Bar Spoon
Bar Spoons are great for cocktails you’re supposed to stir, rather than shake in a cocktail shaker.
Sure, you can probably use any spoon to stir your drink but these bar spoons are the real deal. It’s the proper equipment to get the job right.
- They’re long enough to get to the bottom of any cocktail to allow you to properly stir.
- They have a twist spiral design that allows for a better grip.
- They’re made out of stainless steel, so they’re durable, corrosion resistant, and easy to clean.
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Recipe card
Godchild
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Old Fashioned glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice and ingredients to an Old Fashioned glass.
- Stir well with a bar spoon.
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Godchild FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Godchild?
To make a Godchild, you need 90ml / 3oz brandy and 25ml / 0.8oz amaretto. There’s more about amaretto above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Godchild?
You’ll need an Old Fashioned glass and a bar spoon.
What alcohol is in a Godchild?
A Godchild contains 90ml / 3oz brandy and 25ml / 0.8oz amaretto.
Is a Godchild shaken or stirred?
A Godchild is stirred, not shaken. It’s made straight in an Old Fashioned glass: add the ingredients over ice and stir.
What glass is a Godchild served in?
Serve a Godchild in an Old Fashioned glass.
How do I make a Godchild for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 360ml brandy and 100ml amaretto.
