Widow's Kiss

A rich, deeply herbal stirred cocktail that combines Calvados's apple brandy backbone with Yellow Chartreuse, Bénédictine, and Angostura — four strong personalities that somehow meld into something warming and cohesive. George Kappeler's 1895 recipe remains one of the great lost classics.

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozCalvados
  • 0.75 ozChartreuse Yellow
  • 0.75 ozBénédictine
  • 2 dashAngostura Bitters

Preparation

stirred · cocktail glass · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine calvados, Chartreuse Yellow, Bénédictine, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2.

    stir

    Stir for 25–30 seconds until chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

Flavor Profile

sweet
41%
spiced
38%
body
37%
fruity
35%
herbal
32%
floral
22%
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