Widow's Kiss is a powerful and aromatic classic cocktail made with apple brandy, Chartreuse and herbal liqueurs. The intense balance of sweet, spicy and herbal flavors creates a drink with depth and character.
The Widow's Kiss cocktail is one of the classic American cocktails of the late 19th century. One of the first written recipes was published in 1895 by George J. Kappeler in his cocktail book "Modern American Drinks". This book is considered one of the most important sources of early American bar culture.
The name of the cocktail, "Widow's Kiss", is interpreted as a poetic name referring to the strong and intense character of the drink. The drink is sweet and aromatic at first sip, but the herbal power of Chartreuse and Bénédictine soon emerges. For this reason, the cocktail is considered to have both charm and a strong character.
“Some flavors seem mild at first, but reveal their true character over time.”
Widow's Kiss was especially popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. At that time, herbal liqueurs and aromatic drinks were quite common in bar culture. This cocktail is considered a good example of this tradition of richly flavored drinks.
Today, Widow's Kiss is one of the recipes rediscovered by classic cocktail enthusiasts. The combination of herbal, sweet and spicy flavors gives it a complex and characterful drink.
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Ingredients
Unit System
40 mlApple Brandy
20 mlYellow Chartreuse
20 mlBénédictine
2 dashesAngostura Bitters
·Ice
Lemonpeel
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Method
1
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2
Add apple brandy, Yellow Chartreuse and Bénédictine.
3
Add Angostura bitters.
4
Stir for about 20 seconds to chill the drink.
5
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
6
Squeeze the lemon peel over the glass to add the flavor and serve.
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Bartender Tips
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Using good quality apple brandy significantly enhances the flavor of the cocktail.
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Chartreuse is highly aromatic, it is important to keep the measure in balance.
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Squeezing lemon peel balances the heavy flavors of the cocktail a little more.
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