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Wild Ward

After dinner/digestif

3.8 17 ratings

Ingredients

1 oz Rye whiskey 50% abv
3/4 oz Gentian liqueur
1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur
3/4 oz Lemon juice
3 dash Cardamom bitters

How to make

Serve in a martini glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour profile

50.0% alc./vol. · 1.4 standard drinks · 143 calories

History

A challenging, complex, and interesting take on the Final Ward, balancing bitterness and sweetness.

This drink is adapted from a 2016 recipe by Channing Centeno of Momofuku Ko, New York City, USA. Centeno stated, "While craving a Final Ward at home, I realized I didn't have any Chartreuse. I subbed in Suze and some cardamom bitters for an added spice. It's now an instant classic at my bar and household." Centeno's original proportions were equal parts (¾ oz each) Suze, lemon juice, rye whiskey, and Luxardo Maraschino, along with 4 dashes of cardamom bitters.

Created by Channing Centeno