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Last Word cocktail

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Last Word

A balanced and herbal cocktail with gin, Chartreuse, maraschino, and lime juice.

Base
Gin
Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Medium
Origin
United States

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Fill a Cocktail Shaker with ice.
  2. Add Gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, and Lime Juice.
  3. Shake until well-chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
  5. Garnish with a Brandied Cherry.

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About the Last Word

The Last Word is a classic prohibition-era cocktail that combines the unique herbal qualities of Green Chartreuse with the tartness of lime juice, the sweetness of maraschino liqueur, and the boldness of gin. It is perfectly balanced, offering a harmony of flavors that makes it a sophisticated choice for cocktail enthusiasts.

Originating in the United States in the early 20th century, the Last Word regained popularity during the craft cocktail renaissance. Its elegant simplicity has made it a favorite in bars around the world.

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How this compares

  • Aviation

    Aviation shares the gin base and herbal notes but focuses more on floral flavors from crème de violette and maraschino, whereas the Last Word has a more balanced herbal tartness with Chartreuse.

  • Bee Sting

    Bee Sting has a honey sweetness combined with herbal gin, making it sweeter than the herbal tart profile of the Last Word, which relies on the strong flavors of Chartreuse and maraschino.

  • Chartreuse Swizzle

    Chartreuse Swizzle is more focused on the herbal qualities of Chartreuse, with mint and citrus elements, while the Last Word has a more complex mix of herbal, tart, and sweet elements from lime and maraschino.

  • Monkey Gland

    Monkey Gland also uses gin but features a more pronounced sweetness and exotic flavors from grenadine and orange juice, contrasting with the herbal and tart balance in the Last Word.

  • Bramble

    The Bramble has gin as its base but is more fruity with blackberries and blackberry liqueur, while the Last Word focuses on the complexity of herbal and tart flavors.

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