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Widow’s Kiss

Classic · Brandy · Coupe glass

From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "A mixing-glass half-full fine ice, two dashes Angostura bitters, one-half a pony yellow chartreuse, one-half a pony benedictine, one pony of apple brandy; shake well, strain into a fancy cocktail-glass, and serve."

GlassCoupe glass
GarnishNone
ABV36.4%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900

Ingredients

  • Angostura Bitters2 dashes
  • Yellow Chartreuse0.5 oz
  • benedictine0.5 oz
  • apple brandy1 oz

Method

  1. Add angostura bitters, yellow chartreuse, benedictine, and apple brandy to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Double strain into chilled coupe glass