description Final Ward Overview
The Final Ward is a complex cocktail built around rye whiskey and distinctive herbal liqueurs. Chartreuse and maraschino liqueur create a vibrant green hue and contribute a unique bittersweet flavor profile. This drink offers a balanced tartness from orange juice and grenadine. It’s favored by those seeking an intensely flavored, classic-inspired spirit with a noticeable kick—typically enjoyed by experienced cocktail drinkers who appreciate nuanced tastes.
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Final Ward ranks #72 of 326 in the Cocktail ranking, behind White Lady, ahead of Mai Tai.
balance Final Ward Pros & Cons
- Balanced flavor profile
- Complex herbal aroma
- Simple equal-parts structure
- Beautiful golden color
- Requires expensive ingredients
- Chartreuse dominates flavor
- Acquired bitter taste
help Final Ward FAQ
What are the four ingredients in a Final Ward?
The standard recipe uses equal parts rye whiskey, Green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. A common build is three-quarter ounce of each ingredient, shaken with ice and strained into a coupe.
How is a Final Ward different from a Last Word?
The Last Word combines gin, Green Chartreuse, maraschino, and lime. The Final Ward replaces the gin with rye and the lime with lemon, producing a spicier whiskey-based drink.
Who created the Final Ward cocktail?
New York bartender Phil Ward created it at Death & Co. around 2007. Its name is a play on Ward's surname and the classic Last Word cocktail.
Does a Final Ward contain orange juice or grenadine?
No. Orange juice and grenadine belong to the Ward 8, another rye cocktail, while the Final Ward uses lemon juice, Green Chartreuse, and maraschino liqueur.
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