Gin · Classic · IBA official recipe
The Last Word
A balanced gin cocktail with herbal and fruity notes.
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Technique
- Shaken
- Strength
- 25.4% ABV (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 5 min
The Last Word is a vibrant, equal-parts cocktail that combines gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice, resulting in a complex yet balanced drink with herbal and fruity notes. Its bright green color and refreshing taste make it ideal for both casual and sophisticated occasions.
Ingredients
Method
Add the Gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino liqueur and Lime Juice to a shaker.
Gin 22.5 ml¾ oz2.25 cl Green Chartreuse 22.5 ml¾ oz2.25 cl Maraschino liqueur 22.5 ml¾ oz2.25 cl Lime Juice 22.5 ml¾ oz2.25 clFill the shaker with ice, shake vigorously until well chilled and double strain into a chilled martini glass.
The story
The Last Word cocktail originated during Prohibition in the early 1920s at the Detroit Athletic Club. It was popularized in the 2000s by the craft cocktail revival, bringing it back into the limelight as a timeless classic.
As commonly told; not independently verified.
