Widow's Kiss

Brandy · Coupe glass

George Kappeler's 1895 classic — calvados, Bénédictine, yellow Chartreuse, and Angostura. A post-prandial warmer with four bands of flavor.

GlassCoupe glass
GarnishNone
ABV28%
Categoryclassic
Flavorherbal, apple, historic, digestif

Ingredients

  • Calvados1.5 oz
  • Bénédictine0.75 oz
  • Yellow Chartreuse0.75 oz
  • Angostura Bitters2 dashes
  • Maraschino Cherry1 piece

Method

  1. Add calvados, Bénédictine, yellow Chartreuse, and bitters to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Strain into chilled coupe glass
  4. Garnish with maraschino cherry