The Godmother Sour – The Sweet Tart
An elegant cocktail with a perfect balance between almond sweetness and lemon freshness
The Godmother Sour is a revisited version of the classic Godmother cocktail. It combines the sweetness of Amaretto with the strength of whiskey, all enhanced by the vibrancy of lemon for a cocktail that is both indulgent, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. An original alternative to the Whisky Sour, it will delight fans of sweet and refined cocktails.

Ingredients for a Godmother Sour
- 4 cl bourbon or rye whiskey
- 2 cl Amaretto (almond liqueur)
- 2.5 cl fresh lemon juice
- 1 cl cane sugar syrup
- 1 egg white (optional for a foamy texture)
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: lemon zest or slivered almonds
How to Make a Godmother Sour
- In a shaker, pour the whiskey, Amaretto, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and egg white (if used).
- Shake without ice (dry shake) for 10 seconds to emulsify.
- Add ice cubes and shake again for 10 seconds.
- Strain into an old fashioned glass filled with ice or into a coupe if served without ice.
- Garnish with lemon zest or a few slivered almonds.
Tips & Variations
- For a rounder version, replace sugar syrup with orgeat syrup.
- You can use aquafaba instead of egg white for a vegan version.
- This cocktail pairs well with fruit-based desserts or dried fruit desserts.
- You can use aquafaba instead of egg white for a vegan version.
- This cocktail pairs well with fruit-based desserts or dried fruit desserts.
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