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Final Ward

A rye whiskey Last Word variation with lemon replacing lime

rye-whiskeyEasy~26% ABV
MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishbrandied cherry
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ¾ ozrye whiskey
  • ¾ ozgreen chartreuse
  • ¾ ozmaraschino liqueur
  • ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
  • brandied cherrygarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Combine rye and green Chartreuse and maraschino and lemon juice in a shaker.
  2. 2Add ice and shake vigorously.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. 4Garnish with a brandied cherry.
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History & Origin

Phil Ward created this at Death and Co as a whiskey drinkers answer to the Last Word. Substituting rye for gin and lemon for lime creates a completely different but equally balanced drink.

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