Final Ward
A brilliant riff on the Last Word replacing gin with rye and lemon for lime — equal parts elegance with herbal, bitter, and citrus notes in harmony. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 0.8 oz Bourbon
- 0.8 oz Green Chartreuse
- 0.8 oz Maraschino liqueur
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with herb-forward dishes like arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette or roasted chicken with fresh herbs to echo the herbal, bitter botanical notes. A light appetizer works best.
Instructions
1
Add bourbon, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice
2
Shake vigorously for 12 seconds
3
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
4
Garnish with a lemon twist
Tips
Created by Phil Ward at Death & Co in New York City The lemon juice (vs lime in the Last Word) makes this slightly softer and rounder Luxardo maraschino is the definitive choice for the liqueur component