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Last Word

Last Word

ClassicIBA Official

Gin, Chartreuse, maraschino, lime. Equal and green.

Before DinnerSpirit-ForwardClassicHerbal
3 minMediumStrong

Herbal, tart, and complex. Green Chartreuse dominates with its intense botanical, almost medicinal depth, maraschino adds a funky cherry-almond sweetness, gin brings juniper structure, and fresh lime ties it all together. Bold and layered — a drink that rewards attention.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz Gin
  • 0.75 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 0.75 oz Maraschino Liqueur
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • Maraschino cherry · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice to a shaker with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake until well-chilled.

  3. 3

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

The Story

The Last Word was born at the Detroit Athletic Club around the time of the First World War, then vanished for the better part of a century — until Seattle bartender Murray Stenson found it in an old book in 2004 and put it back on a menu. It became one of the great rediscoveries of the cocktail revival. Four equal parts, anchored by the potent herbal punch of green Chartreuse, make it complex, bracing, and unforgettable.

Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Maraschino cherry