The Last Word
The Last Word is a strong sour, herbal and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 78 out of 100
- Sweet
- 81 out of 100
- Fruity
- 59 out of 100
- Herbal
- 83 out of 100
- Boozy
- 77 out of 100
How to make The Last Word
To make The Last Word, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1 oz Green Chartreuse, 1 oz Maraschino Liqueur and 1 oz lime juice.
You'll need
- Green Chartreuse1 oz
- Maraschino Liqueur1 oz
- Lime Juice1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur and lime juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
The Last Word questions
What does The Last Word taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly herbal and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 23% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in The Last Word?
About 23% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
Should The Last Word be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
How do I make a pitcher of The Last Words?
For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz Green Chartreuse, 6 oz Maraschino Liqueur and 6 oz lime juice in a jug and chill it. Add 3⅔ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve The Last Word in?
A cocktail glass.