Last Word

An equal-parts gin cocktail with Chartreuse, maraschino, and lime.

IBA ClassicClassicGinSourCitrusStrong
A pale, electric-green Last Word cocktail served up in a chilled coupe glass, featuring a crisp, clean finish and garnished with a single maraschino cherry at the bottom.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Coupe
Ice Shake with ice; serve up
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 3/4 oz Gin London Dry gin is the normal choice.
  • 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse Herbal, strong, and distinctive.
  • 3/4 oz Maraschino liqueur Luxardo-style.
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lime juice Balances the sweet herbal liqueurs.

How to make it

  1. Add gin, Green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Shake hard for 15–20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a coupe.
  5. Serve cold.

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