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1 oz Bourbon, Old Grand Dad 114
1⁄2 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 Cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Shak and strain into cocktail glass.
Cherry garnish.

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Posted by Ted K on
Created by
Ted Kilgore, Taste, St Louis, Mo
Year
2011
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(18 ratings)
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  • A great drink and an easy 4.5. A better Final Ward. I'd like to try with Rye.
  • Works with Rye, also. Could go a bit heavier on the lime (5/8 oz.).
  • A bit on the cloying side. I might dial back the Maraschino or increase the lime. I definitely like the richness that the Bonal and Old Grand Dad bring to the table
  • Resembles a Final Ward. (Shares with it the unappealing color that results from combining Chartreuse and brown spirits.) Lime and chartreuse flavors dominate; some rebalancing experiments are worth trying. — ★★★★
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