Last Word
A Prohibition-era gem with equal parts gin, Chartreuse, maraschino, and lime.
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Ingredients
- Gin0.75 oz (22.5 ml)
- Green Chartreuse0.75 oz (22.5 ml)
- Maraschino Liqueur0.75 oz (22.5 ml)
- Lime Juice0.75 oz (22.5 ml)
How to make it
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass: Coupe
May contain: Gluten. Always check your own bottles.
History
The Last Word — equal parts gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino and lime — originated at the Detroit Athletic Club around 1916 and is attributed to vaudeville performer Frank Fogarty. Forgotten for decades, it was rediscovered by Seattle bartender Murray Stenson in 2004 and became one of the defining cocktails of the modern revival.
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