Name: Widow's Kiss
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 oz calvados; 0.75 oz yellow chartreuse; 0.75 oz benedictine; 2 dash angostura bitters; fresh mint sprig (garnish)

Question 1

What is a Widow's Kiss?

Accepted Answer

A complex herbal cocktail with apple brandy and two French liqueurs.

Question 2

What brandy is best for a Widow's Kiss?

Accepted Answer

For the best Widow's Kiss, use a quality brandy. A mid-range bottle works well for mixing, though premium options can elevate the cocktail. The brandy you choose will significantly impact the final flavor.

Question 3

Is a Widow's Kiss easy to make at home?

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The Widow's Kiss is rated as medium difficulty. It requires some bartending knowledge and proper technique, but most home bartenders can master it with a little practice.

Question 4

How do you make a Widow's Kiss?

Accepted Answer

The Widow's Kiss is a stirred cocktail. Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, stir gently for 20-30 seconds until well-chilled, then strain into your glass. Stirring keeps spirit-forward drinks silky smooth.

Question 5

What glass do you serve a Widow's Kiss in?

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The Widow's Kiss is traditionally served in a coupe. This glassware is chosen to complement the drink's presentation, aroma, and drinking experience.

Question 6

What is the history of the Widow's Kiss?

Accepted Answer

The Widow's Kiss was published in George Kappeler's 1895 Modern American Drinks. It combines calvados with Benedictine and chartreuse for a complex herbal profile.

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