Widow's Kiss
Ingredients
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05
Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~73 g
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Created by: George Kappeler
Source: Modern American Drinks
Year: 1895
Drink size: ≈ 111 ml
Strength: ≈ 33% ABV
Alcohol: 36 ml (29 g)
Same alcohol as: 91 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 5 g (4.3%) [aka 1 sugar cube]
Acidity: 0.00%
Non-Citrus: Off-dry
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