Mezcal Last Word Recipe
Written by Enjoy the flavors of fall with this uncomplicated Mezcal Last Word recipe! Mixing Mezcal, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice results in a refreshing cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 173
Ingredients
- ¾ oz Mezcal
- ¾ oz Green Chartreuse
- ¾ oz Maraschino liqueur
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Maraschino cherry or lime twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
- Fine strainer
- Coupe Glass
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill a Coupe glass with ice. Give it a stir to chill it and set it aside.
- Add Lime Juice: Pour ¾ oz fresh lime juice into the shaker.
- Add Maraschino: Add ¾ oz Maraschino liqueur.
- Add Chartreuse: Measure and pour ¾ oz Green Chartreuse into the shaker as well.
- Add Mezcal: Finally, add ¾ oz Mezcal to the mix.
- Shake: Fill the shaker with ice, close it and give it a good shake (10-15 seconds).
- Strain: Discard the ice inside the coupe glass. Then, using both the cocktail strainer and the fine strainer, strain the shaken drink into the chilled glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a Maraschino cherry or a lime zest and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Mezcal: If you don't have Mezcal, you can use tequila as a substitute. It won't have the same smoky flavor, but it will still work well in this cocktail. You can also use gin for a classic Last Word cocktail.
- Green Chartreuse: This is a unique ingredient and hard to replace, but if necessary, you can try using Yellow Chartreuse or Strega. They won't replicate the exact flavor but will provide a similar herbal note.
- Maraschino Liqueur: Try substituting it with another cherry-flavored liqueur or brandy if you're out of it. You may have to adjust the quantities depending on the substitute you choose and its flavor and sugar content.
- Fresh Lime Juice: You can use bottled lime juice in a pinch, but the flavor will be less bright and fresh. Another option is to use fresh lime juice for a slightly different citrus kick.
Making a Pitcher of Mezcal Last Word:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 6 oz of Mezcal, 6 oz of green Chartreuse, 6 oz of maraschino liqueur, and 6 oz of fresh lime juice.
- Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher, add ice and stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into individual chilled coupe glasses, garnish each glass with a maraschino cherry or a lime twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Mezcal Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic smoky spirit substitute. Several brands on the market mimic the smoky flavor of Mezcal.You can also try making your own substitute by mixing together water, a pinch of smoked salt, a splash of tonic and a bit of agave syrup (to taste).
- Green Chartreuse Substitute: Make a simple syrup infused with various herbs to mimic the herbal notes of green Chartreuse.
- Maraschino Liqueur Substitute: Use a cherry-flavored syrup or non-alcoholic cherry liqueur.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.