Last Word
Gin · Shake · Coupe Glass
Last Word Recipe
Last Word is a classic gin cocktail made with Gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, Fresh Lime Juice. Learn how to make this shake cocktail with its ingredients, glass, garnish, flavor profile, and history.
The Last Word achieves surprising complexity through equal parts of four ingredients. The herbal power of Chartreuse and the sweetness of maraschino liqueur find balance in the acidity of lime juice, making it a hidden gem of the Prohibition era.
Ingredients
- Gin 22.5ml
- Green Chartreuse 22.5ml
- Maraschino Liqueur 22.5ml
- Fresh Lime Juice 22.5ml
Garnish: None
Flavor: Sweet Sour Citrus Herbal
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ingredients in a Last Word?
Last Word is made with 22.5ml Gin, 22.5ml Green Chartreuse, 22.5ml Maraschino Liqueur, 22.5ml Fresh Lime Juice. It is garnished with none.
How do you make a Last Word?
Make a Last Word using the shake technique and serve it in a Coupe Glass, garnished with none.
What spirit is a Last Word made with?
Last Word is a gin-based cocktail with a medium strength.
What does a Last Word taste like?
Herbal, cherry, and lime in equal measure—complex yet unexpectedly balanced. Key flavors: sweet, sour, citrus, herbal.