Widow's Kiss
A robust, herbal apple brandy drink perfect for autumn.
AppleHerbalRich
Ingredients
- Apple Brandy1.5 oz (45 ml)
- Yellow Chartreuse0.75 oz (22.5 ml)
- Bénédictine0.75 oz (22.5 ml)
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
How to make it
- Stir all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a coupe.
Glass: Coupe
History
The Widow's Kiss was created by New York bartender George Kappeler in the 1890s and recorded in his 1895 book. A potent, herbal autumn cocktail of apple brandy, Bénédictine, yellow Chartreuse and bitters, it has been embraced by the modern revival for its richness.
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