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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: 1 pony = 45ml = 1½oz Apple brandy (calvados)
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.
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.
Jan 20, 2022 · Learn how to make the Widow's Kiss, a sweet and complex drink with apple brandy, Chartreuse, Benedictine and bitters. Discover the origin, the magic and the variations of this evocative cocktail.
Oct 7, 2022 · Today I’m making a classic cocktail - the Widow's Kiss! I'll make this one 3 ways, because it's evolved over the years. The original recipe dates back to 189...
Jan 24, 2012 · The Widow’s Kiss is a seasonal experience best enjoyed when it is cold outside. This classic cocktail is also one of the few cocktails we recommend as a digestive or an after-dinner cocktail.
Sep 25, 2023 · Wrapping up our quick run through apple brandy based cocktails for fall is the Widow’s Kiss. Originating in 1895 from George Kappeler’s Modern American Drinks, it combines apple brandy, Yellow Chartreuse, Benedictine, and Angostura Bitters to create a balanced fall cocktail.
