Name: Godchild
Total time: 2 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 50 ml Cognac (brandy); 22.5 ml Amaretto liqueur

Ingredients

1 ²⁄₃ fl oz

Cognac (brandy)

³⁄₄ fl oz

Adriatico Amaretto Liqueur

How to make

Glassware

Prepare

Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.

Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

STIR all ingredients with ice.

STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

1.5 standard drinks
28.56% alc./vol. (57.13° proof)
20.7 grams of pure alcohol

History

One of "The God(father)" trilogy of cocktails, the Godchild is predated by the very similar French Connection. According to Mark Torre's 1987 The Bartenders Cherry, the difference between a Godchild and a French Connection is that a Godchild is made with brandy of unstipulated origin while a French Connection specifically calls for cognac brandy in a Snifter glass.

GODCHILD
1 shot Brandy
1 shot Amaretto Di Saronno® / Amaretto
Rocks/Old Fashioned Glass

Mark Torre, 1987

FRENCH CONNECTION
1 shot Courvoisier®
2/3 shot Amaretto Di Saronno® / Amaretto
Snifter Glass

Mark Torre, 1987

Comments & Discussion

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Joseph Nelson Premium Member 45w

I've never been a fan of the Godfather due to the scotch but this simple replacement has proven to be a strong favorite for after-dinner cocktails. I round up my proportions to a full 2oz of cognac and 1oz of amaretto and though it's very sweet with the amaretto, I find the cognac has room to tickle the palate. Great cocktail for company who aren't into stronger liquor!

John Hinojos Premium Member 4y

Nice evening sipping cocktail. Did find it a tad on the sweet side for my tastes. I would make again, but reduce the amaretto by 1/3.

Marcus Burckhardt 4y

I would agree. Or up the cognac by a third to have a full glass. ;)

John Hinojos Premium Member 2y

Loved your thought process. Tried with decreasing the Amaretto by 1/3 and upping the cognac. Still a bit sweet, but much better. Needs to sit and let the ice melt a bit. Might do a splash of water next time.

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Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member 4y

Hi Michael, yes they are indeed very similar. I've added historical information above with links to other relevant pages. Many thanks for bringing this to my attention.