In this article, you will learn how to make the Last Word cocktail.
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What is the Last Word cocktail?
The Last Word cocktail tastes bittersweet with herbal notes that are balanced by the tartness of fresh lime.
It has a hint of cherry sweetness from the maraschino liqueur, with a smooth finish from the gin.
What is green chartreuse?
Green Chartreuse is a French herbal liqueur made from 130 herbs and plants.
It was originally made by Carthusian monks as a herbal remedy, and they are still making it today in France.
It may have started out as a health drink, but Green Chartreuse can also be used to make tasty cocktails.
The exact recipe is a secret, but it is made from 130 different herbs and plants, including cinnamon, clove, lemon balm, peppermint and thyme.
Green Chartreuse is an aromatic liqueur with herbaceous, peppery and spicy notes with delicate sweet flavors.
It can be drunk neat in shot glasses or used to make mixed drinks and cocktails.
It should be served chilled.
Maraschino liqueur
Maraschino liqueur is a clear, cherry-flavored liqueur made from Marasca cherries, including their pits, which adds nutty notes.
It has a subtle sweetness with a light, dry, and slightly bitter taste.
The flavor is complex, mixing fruity, nutty, and herbal notes.
It add depth to cocktails without overpowering other ingredients.
How to make the Last Word cocktail
To make a Last Word cocktail, you’ll need equal parts gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice.
Start by filling a shaker with ice. Pour in ¾ ounce each of gin, Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice.
Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
Strain the drink into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a twist of lime.
Last Word Cocktail substitutes
This cocktail recipe uses Maraschino liqueur. If you don’t have it, see our article on the Best Maraschino liqueur substitutes.
If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a large jug and spoon to mix the ingredients well before straining into a glass.
Last Word
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- .75 oz Gin
- .75 oz Green Chartreuse
- .75 oz Maraschino liqueur
- .75 oz Lime juice
- Ice
Instructions
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Pour in the gin, Chartreuse and Maraschino liqueur, lime juice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with lime twist (optional).
