Classic

Widow's Kiss

Name: Widow's Kiss
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Apple brandy; 15 ml Bénédictine; 15 ml Yellow Chartreuse; 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Served in a coupe glass

Ingredients

45 ml Apple brandy
15 ml Bénédictine
15 ml Yellow Chartreuse
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Preparation

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Garnish

None

Origin story

The Widow's Kiss is a classic cocktail that originated in the late 19th century, likely in New York City. Its unique combination of apple brandy and herbal liqueurs reflects the era's fascination with complex flavor profiles.