The Widow's Kiss
Classic | Cocktail | from Anders Erickson
A simple, and very potent, classic cocktail with apple brandy, yellow Chartreuse and Benedictine.
Original
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml | Applejack | Laird’s Straight 86 |
| 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml | Bénédictine | Bénédictine DOM |
| 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml | Yellow Chartreuse | Yellow Chartreuse |
| 2 dashes | Bitters | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
Notes
- Method: Shaken
- Pour: Double Strain
- Glassware: Coupe
- Garnish: None
- Special Prep: None
Contemporary
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 oz / 100 ml 6 oz / 150 ml | Applejack | Laird’s Straight 86 |
| 0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml | Bénédictine | Bénédictine DOM |
| 0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml | Yellow Chartreuse | Yellow Chartreuse |
| 2 dashes | Bitters | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
Notes
- Method: Stirred
- Pour: Julep Strain
- Glassware: Coupe
- Garnish: Cocktail cherry
- Special Prep: None
Anders’ Version
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml | Applejack | Laird’s Straight 86 |
| 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml | Bénédictine | Bénédictine DOM |
| 0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml | Yellow Chartreuse | Yellow Chartreuse |
| 2 dashes | Bitters | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
Notes
- Method: Stirred
- Pour: Julep Strain
- Glassware: Coupe
- Garnish: Lemon Peel
- Special Prep: Express Lemon oil over cocktail
