1 serving
Widow's Word ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Apple brandy | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Yellow Chartreuse | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Bénédictine | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Lemon Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Saline Solution (optional) | 2 dash | — | — | Optional |
Garnish: No garnish
Method
How to make Widow's Word
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and confirm that no garnish is prepared for the finished drink.
- 02
Measure the apple brandy, yellow herbal liqueur, Benedictine, and fresh lemon juice into a shaker.
- 03
Add one dash of aromatic bitters and the optional measured saline solution.
- 04
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and shake hard until very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the surface free of ice fragments.
- 06
Serve the clean golden cocktail completely naked without citrus, cherry, herbs, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Widow's Word taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Widow's Word questions
What is in a Widow's Word?
Kokto’s build uses apple brandy, yellow chartreuse, bénédictine, lemon juice, and aromatic bitters, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Widow's Word take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Widow's Word prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Widow's Word alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B114https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/17019/widows-word · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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