Ingredients
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Method
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Shake hard with ice
Double strain into a chilled coupe
No garnish
Glassware
Served up in a coupe
Garnish
No garnish
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Chill the coupe for a crisp serve
Measure precisely—equal parts is key
History & Heritage
Phil Ward’s 2007 riff on the Last Word at Death & Co swaps gin for rye, creating a richer, spicier equal‑parts classic.
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