LAST WORD

Gin

The Last Word

A classic Prohibition-era cocktail that’s easy to assemble but hard to forget.

The Last Word is a Prohibition-era cocktail that has stood the test of time thanks to its perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. “Gin contributes a dry quality, while Luxardo is relatively sweet; green Chartreuse adds an herbaceous note and the lime juice provides a bit of tartness to balance everything out.,” says says J. Bespoke bar director Alejandro Dieguez. “It’s a drink that has been pleasing bar-goers since 1920, and has maintained its rightful place in the cocktail world.”

INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 ounce gin

  • 3/4 ounce green Chartreuse liqueur

  • 3/4 ounce maraschino liqueur

  • 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice

  • Garnish: Luxardo cherry or other cocktail cherry

tools + glassware

  • Shaker

  • Strainer

  • Chilled coupe or Nick & Nora

Preparation

  1. Add the gin, Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker. Fill it with ice and shake it until cold.

  2. Double strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass

  3. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry or cocktail cherry

Previous
Previous

MARTINEZ