Wild Ward

Chill a Martini glass in advance to ensure optimal serving temperature.

Prepare a lemon zest twist for garnish, setting it aside for later use.

Combine the straight rye whiskey, gentian liqueur, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cardamom bitters in a cocktail shaker.

Add ice to the shaker and shake the mixture vigorously until well-chilled.

Fine strain the cocktail into the pre-chilled Martini glass.

Express the lemon zest twist over the surface of the cocktail to release its oils, then place it as a garnish.