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Widow’s Kiss

Widow’s Kiss is better for deliberate sipping, built around herbal, rich and apple. The mouthfeel is broad, weighty texture, and the overall impression is decidedly spirit-forward.

HerbalRichApple

APPROX. ABV: 28%
STRENGTH: 5/5
DRINKABILITY: 2/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

Bitterness2

Sourness1

Strength5

Body4

Drinkability2

Fruity0

Herbal4

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Cognac

20 ml Orange liqueur

20 ml Lemon

Method: Stir with ice and strain.
Glass: Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish: Citrus or fruit garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Duck

02Aged cheese

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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