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Widow's Kiss recipe
StirredCoupeNo ice34% ABV180 kcal
The Widow's Kiss is a stirred brandy cocktail, made with Calvados, Bénédictine, green Chartreuse and more, served in a coupe. It is spirit-forward.
Widow's Kiss ingredients
| Calvados | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Bénédictine | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Green Chartreuse | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Angostura bitters | 2 dashes |
How to make a Widow's Kiss
- Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Cocktail cherry
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Widow's Kiss: quick answers
- How strong is a Widow's Kiss?
- About 34% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 26 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Widow's Kiss?
- About 180 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Widow's Kiss served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Widow's Kiss have?
- 4 in total: Calvados, Bénédictine, green Chartreuse and Angostura bitters. Simple enough to make at home.
