Wild Ward
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Wild Ward
Serve in a Martini glass
| 1 oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Gentian liqueur (e.g. Suze, Salers etc) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 3 dash | Bob's Cardamom bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
This riff on a Final Ward is both bitter sweet and sweet 'n' sour. It's challenging, complex and a most interesting example of inspired bartending creativity.
History:
Adapted from recipe created in 2016 by Channing Centeno at Momofuku Ko, New York City, USA. "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."
Channing's original spec is equal parts (¾ oz of each) Suze, lemon juice, rye whiskey, Luxardo Maraschino and 4 dashes cardamom bitters.
Nutrition:
One serving of Wild Ward contains 144 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 19.92% alc./vol. (19.92° proof)
- 18.1 grams of pure alcohol
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