Last Word
ClassicIBA OfficialGin, Chartreuse, maraschino, lime. Equal and green.
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
Add the gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice to a shaker with ice.
- 2
Shake until well-chilled.
- 3
Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
- 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.
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