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Widow's Kiss. 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. George J. Kappeler, 1895. Kappler's recipe recipe translates as:
Jan 7, 2024 · The Widow's Kiss cocktail was created in the late 19th century by George Kappeler, a bartender at the Holland House Hotel in New York City. This classic cocktail is known for its complex flavors and rich, warming taste. It is often enjoyed by those who appreciate herbal and aromatic drinks.
Jan 20, 2022 · On the surface, it all seems simple enough: The Widow’s Kiss is a stirred cocktail made of Apple Brandy, Yellow Chartreuse, Benedictine and a dash of bitters.
Aug 9, 2018 · The Widow's Kiss is a powerfully flavored mixture of the distinctive French apple brandy, Calvados, plus ample measures of yellow Chartreuse and Benedictine —French herbal liqueurs with a long monastic heritage.
Sep 7, 2021 · A beguiling take on a classic recipe. As first presented in George Kappeler’s Modern American Drinks in 1895, the Widow’s Kiss is an engaging blend of two French herbal liqueurs and apple brandy. This adaptation by bartender Jim Meehan adjusts the classic proportions for modern tastes.
As its name suggests, the Widow’s Kiss is one formidable cocktail. It's also a bit of an oddity. On the surface, it's a simple apple brandy-based Manhattan variation with the herbal liqueurs Benedictine and Yellow Chartreuse in lieu of sweet vermouth.
Mar 7, 2024 · Introduced in the renowned 1895 cocktail book Modern American Drinks by George Kappeler, the Widow’s Kiss captures attention with its harmonious fusion of two exquisite French herbal liqueurs and apple brandy.
