Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
Pour 45ml vodka over the ice.
Add 45ml amaretto.
Stir gently 3–4 times to combine and lightly chill.
Serve immediately with no garnish.
The Godmother is a close cousin of the Godfather - which swaps vodka for Scotch - and both drinks emerged in the 1970s as amaretto's popularity surged. Using a quality vodka with minimal character lets the amaretto's almond and marzipan notes take centre stage.
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