So the title might need to be reworked to make it a truly perfect wedding libation, but the Widow's Kiss is an ideal cocktail in the weather so many of you are enjoying. Complex and ever so spiced, this drink simply demands a crackling fireplace or a snowy view to enjoy it by!
Widow's Kiss
1 1/2 oz Calvados or apple brandy
1/2 oz yellow or green chartreuse
1/2 oz Bénédictine
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker; shake with ice for 5-10 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Notes: This cocktail first appeared in George Kappeler’s Modern American Drinks, 1895; it's hard to argue with pedigree like that, but feel free to experiment with the proportions here. John and I like a half ounce each of green chartreuse and Bénédictine, but there's no reason to follow this recipe exactly. Cheers!
Photo by Jaime Chung for Bon Appétit.
18 comments:
One of my favorite colors!! Lovely!! Happy Happy Weekend Miss Lena!
This is one of those times when I don't know what a single ingredient in this drink is :P But I like reading about them all the same! Hope you have a good weekend! :)
Oh wow. Love the name of this cocktail! And looks delish!
We're finally supposed to get a little snow this weekend (fingers crossed!) so this cocktail may come in handy. Happy Weekend~
looks amazing. Will have to put it on my list of things to indulge in after the twins arrive.
If only our bar were stocked to make this - it sounds divine to sip by the fire! Happy weekend, Lena!
Haha! I like the title!
I love the name it sounds so mysterious! Hppy wknd! xx
1856, dang, that's some history! I'll take one by the fireplace please. Happy Weekend Lena!
well the forecast is calling for snow. I think the alcohol Gods are trying to tell me something.
yum! brandy and bitters.. right up my alley! have a great weekend, doll! xoxo
I love the name!
Apple brandy? Count me in! Have a great weekend. xo style, she wrote
cheers to the weekend! this looks amazing. YOU! you would LOVE this bar in Fort Worth called The Usual. They are mixologists to the max and the drinks are PHENOMENAL.
Lol I just burst into laughter in this cafe at midnight... By myself! You are a crack up! Thanks for the sweet comments :)
This sounds so good! I'm going to check if the bar I work at has these ingredients :)!!
No no, this is the perfect drink for a wedding. Leave the name as it is. haha ;)
such a lovely hue!
Unless the Mistress finally got her big day ;)
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