The Last Word is an equal-parts classic combining gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice. Shaking is essential because fresh lime is part of the structure.
Shake gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice with ice until cold. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Serve up in a chilled coupe glass without garnish.
Pair it with oysters, goat cheese, herb-roasted chicken, green olives, or citrus desserts.
The Last Word is a pre-Prohibition-era cocktail associated with the Detroit Athletic Club and revived in modern classic cocktail culture.
Best for classic cocktail service, aperitif drinking, and guests who enjoy herbal sours.
Gin gives botanicals, green Chartreuse adds intense herbs, maraschino adds dry cherry-almond sweetness, and lime brings firm acidity.
Herbal, tart, precise, and classic.
Swap gin for mezcal for a smoky modern variation.
25%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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