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Widow's Kiss Cocktail

Widow's Kiss Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Yellow Chartreuse. It leans spice, botanical and herbal. Shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 43% ABV and roughly 440 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Cocktailalcoholic43% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

440 kcalCalories
43%ABV
29.6gSugar
41.4gCarbs
3.58Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
BoldnessDelicateBold
  • High ABV
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.
  • Happy HourSuggested from its bitter notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

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

CharcuterieOlivesSalty Snacks

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

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Widow's Kiss Cocktail?
The Widow's Kiss Cocktail is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 43.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 440 calories.
What does a Widow's Kiss Cocktail taste like?
Widow's Kiss Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Spice, Botanical, Herbal, Bitter. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Widow's Kiss Cocktail?
Widow's Kiss Cocktail pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Widow's Kiss Cocktail?
The Widow's Kiss Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 43.0%. That's approximately 3.58 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 440 kcal, 29.6g sugar, 41.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Widow's Kiss Cocktail typically served?
Widow's Kiss Cocktail is often suggested for Aperitif, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Widow's Kiss Cocktail?
If you enjoy Widow's Kiss Cocktail, 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 Widow's Kiss Cocktail at home?
Yes. The Widow's Kiss Cocktail uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward 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 Widow's Kiss Cocktail 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.