Kafu Kiss
flavorcamp
April 22, 2025
A poetic twist on a the classic Widow’s Kiss, Kafu Kiss nods to the elegance and quiet longing found in the writings of Kafu Nagai — the Japanese author known for his nostalgic portraits of old Tokyo. This cocktail channels that same bittersweet charm. Built on the bold heart of Nikka and Calvados, then kissed with golden Strega and the herbal depth of Bénédictine, it’s a rich, aromatic sipper that lingers like a well-written sentence. One for wistful evenings, or letters never sent.
Recipe & Photo: Flavor Camp (Reece Sims)
Cocktail Flavor Camps
Kafu Kiss
Difficulty: EasyFlavor Camps: Boozy, Fruity, Sweet
Ingredients
1.0 oz Nikka from the Barrel
1.0 oz Calvados
0.25 oz Strega
0.25 oz Benedictine DOM
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Apple slices
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir for 15-20 seconds to dilute and chill the cocktail.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Serve up with apple slice(s) as garnish.
