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Last Word Cocktail Drink

Last Word Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Quench your thirst with this straightforward Last Word Cocktail recipe, combining Gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, and lime juice for a delightful beverage.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 230

Ingredients
 

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 1 oz Maraschino Liqueur
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Cocktail Strainer and Fine-strainer
  • Martini or Coupe Glass

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Chill your Martini or Coupe glass in the freezer or fill it with ice to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
  • Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker add 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz Maraschino Liqueur, 1 oz Green Chartreuse, and 1 oz Gin.
  • Shake It Up: Fill the shaker with ice cubes, then firmly close and shake the mixture for 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.
  • Strain and Serve: Fine strain the cocktail into the chilled Martini or Coupe glass.
  • Garnish: Garnish with a lime twist or a maraschino cherry if desired.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Gin: If you don't have Gin on hand, try vodka for a milder, less botanical flavor.
  • Green Chartreuse: While Green Chartreuse has a unique flavor, you can experiment with yellow Chartreuse for a slightly different taste.
  • Maraschino Liqueur: If you're out of Maraschino liqueur, try a good alternative such as Luxardo or another cherry liqueur.
  • Fresh Lime Juice: You can use bottled lime juice in a pinch, but fresh lime juice is always preferred for the best flavor.

Making a Pitcher of Last Word Cocktail:

To make a pitcher for a group, multiply the ingredients by the servings you'd like to prepare. For example, for 8 servings, use 8 oz each of Gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, and fresh lime juice. Mix them in a large pitcher with ice and stir well. Then strain into individual glasses and enjoy!

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

If you want a non-alcoholic version, you can substitute alcohol-free Gin for the Gin and a non-alcoholic herbal liqueur for the Green Chartreuse. As usual, use a non-alcoholic cherry syrup for the Maraschino liqueur and fresh lime juice. Shake and strain as instructed for a delicious mocktail.

Making it Vegan:

To make this cocktail vegan-friendly, ensure that the Maraschino liqueur you use is vegan-certified, as some brands may use animal-derived ingredients in the production process. For the other ingredients listed, you should be covered.