Last Word

Name: Last Word
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: London dry gin — 40 ml; Herbal liqueur (e.g., Green Chartreuse) — 20 ml; Maraschino liqueur — 10 ml; Lime juice — 20 ml

A sour and herbal gin cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 28.1%

Ingredients

~216 kcal per serving

Servings

London dry gin40 ml
Herbal liqueur (e.g., Green Chartreuse)20 ml
Maraschino liqueur10 ml
Lime juice20 ml

Garnish

Lime twist
Maraschino cherry

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Shake all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 40 mlHerbal liqueur (e.g., Green Chartreuse) 20 mlMaraschino liqueur 10 mlLime juice 20 ml
Fine strain into the chilled glass
Express a lime twist over the cocktail and discard
Garnish with a maraschino cherry

History

This cocktail first gained attention in Detroit’s roaring 1910s before traveling to New York’s vibrant bar scene. Though it vanished for a time, a later revival brought back its crisp and striking character. Known for its beautifully balanced and unexpected flavors, the Last Word offers a taste of classic cocktail creativity. It’s perfect for those who appreciate a cocktail with a mysterious past and lively spirit.