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Godmother Sour

A sour variation of the classic Godmother with vodka and amaretto.

vodkaMedium~18% ABV
MethodShakeGlassRocks GlassIcecubedGarnishLemon twist
⚠ Contains: tree nuts
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1Β½ ozvodka
  • ΒΎ ozamaretto
  • ΒΎ ozfresh lemon juice
  • Lemon twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add vodka, amaretto, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice
  2. 2Shake vigorously until well chilled
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice
  4. 4Garnish with a lemon twist
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History & Origin

A sour variation of the classic Godmother cocktail. While the original simply combines vodka and amaretto, this version adds lemon juice for a more refreshing, balanced drink with bright citrus notes cutting through the almond sweetness.

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