Cocktails

Godmother

Godmother is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans almond, nutty and sweet. Built and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 36.3% ABV and roughly 175 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic36.3% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

175 kcalCalories

36.3%ABV

7.8gSugar

8.9gCarbs

1.36Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 2 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 1/2 ozVodkaBase Spirit
3/4 ozAmarettoLiqueur Modifier

How to Make It

Pour vodka and amaretto into an old-fashioned glass over ice and serve.Pour

How to Serve

Glass: Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Almond Nutty Sweet

Supporting notes

Vanilla

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Date NightSuggested from its vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.
DessertSuggested from its vanilla and sweet notes, pairing with desserts pairing.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka1 1/2 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes: Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Amaretto3/4 oz

Amaretto Di SaronnoGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Amaretto di Saronno can replace generic amaretto in most drink recipes.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Godmother?: The Godmother is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 36.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 175 calories.
What does a Godmother taste like?: Godmother has a flavour profile featuring Almond, Nutty, Sweet, Vanilla. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Godmother?: Godmother pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Godmother?: The Godmother has an ABV of approximately 36.3%. That's approximately 1.36 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 175 kcal, 7.8g sugar, 8.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Godmother typically served?: Godmother is often suggested for Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Godmother?: If you enjoy Godmother, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Godmother at home?: Yes. The Godmother uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Godmother with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.