Widow’s Kiss

Written By Daniel Zajic

WIDOW’S KISS

  • 1½ oz. / 45 ml. Applejack

  • ½ oz. / 15 ml. cognac

  • ¼ oz. / 7.5 ml. Bénédictine

  • ¼ oz. / 7.5 ml. Yellow Chartreuse

METHOD
add all ingredients to mixing glass / stir with ice until chilled / strain into coupe or Nick and Nora / garnish with maraschino cherry

ABOUT
This classic was first mentioned in 1895 when featured in George Kappeler’s, “Modern American Drinks.” The drink uses two French herbal liqueurs that pair well with the notes of apple from the brandy. Most specs I see do not include cognac as well, so this is a recent addition that likely helps balance the sweetness of the liqueurs. Cheers y’all!

Daniel Zajic
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