The Widow’s Kick

In keeping with the classic cocktail spirit of this here column, and because I was at at Lairds event last night, I have decided to write about the Widow’s Kick.  Now, this is a varient of the Widow’s Kiss, which is made exactly the same way, but with Calvados instead of Applejack.  Traditionally, it’s a French themed drink, as all the ingredients, sans the bitters, are French in origin.  However, since Calvados is just a type of apple brandy, Applejack can be switched in no problem.  Here’s what you’re going to need:

2 ounces Applejack (Laird’s is best)
1/4 ounce Benedictine
1/4 ounce Green Chartreuse
1 Dash Angostura bitters

To make this is fairly simple.  Pour all of your ingredients into a mixing glass and then fill it with ice.  Stir very briskly for about half a minute, and then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.  Garnish it with a lemon peel, and there you have it.  This is going to be a heavy drink, and since it’s pure alcohol, rather strong, so don’t get too crazy.  I’m going to get mixing a few of these up while I wait for Lupec to call.

-Out.

Tags: applejack, benedictine, bitters, calvados, chartreuse, drink recipes
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