Cocktails

Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2

Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2 is an alcoholic cocktail built on Maraschino. It leans almond, cherry and dry. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 26.5% ABV and roughly 135 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic26.5% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

135 kcalCalories

26.5%ABV

12.2gSugar

16.6gCarbs

0.66Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 2 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

0.75 ozMaraschinoLiqueur Modifier
0.75 ozcherry-flavored brandyBase Spirit

How to Make It

Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass.Stirred
Serve with a cherry.Serve

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Almond Cherry Dry

Supporting notes

Floral Fruit Oak Vanilla

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its vanilla notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
Date NightSuggested from its floral and vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Maraschino0.75 oz

Maraschino LiqueurGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Maraschino liqueur is usually the intended substitute for maraschino when used as a liqueur ingredient.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2?: The Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2 is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 26.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 135 calories.
What does a Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2 taste like?: Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2 has a flavour profile featuring Almond, Cherry, Dry, Floral. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2?: Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2 pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2?: The Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2 has an ABV of approximately 26.5%. That's approximately 0.66 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 135 kcal, 12.2g sugar, 16.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2 typically served?: Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2 is often suggested for Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2?: If you enjoy Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2 at home?: Yes. The Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2 uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Merry Widow Cocktail No. 2 with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.