Classic cocktail

Widow's Kiss

An 1895 nightcap from George Kappeler of New York's Holland House. Calvados, Benedictine, and yellow Chartreuse with bitters.

Glass
Coupe
Method
Stir
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
4

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz Apple Brandy, Calvados
  • ¾ oz Benedictine
  • ¾ oz Yellow Chartreuse
  • 2 dash Angostura Bitters

Garnish: Brandied cherry

How to make it

  1. Add the apple brandy, Benedictine, yellow Chartreuse, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

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