Gin Cocktails · Classic Recipe

Last Word

A complete, easy-to-follow recipe for the Last Word, including ingredients, method, glassware, and the story behind the drink.

At a Glance

Category: Gin Cocktails
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: None traditionally

Ingredients

0.75 oz gin
0.75 oz green Chartreuse
0.75 oz maraschino liqueur
0.75 oz fresh lime juice

Method

Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe.

Glass & Garnish

Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: None traditionally

Background & History

Created at the Detroit Athletic Club around the 1910s–20s, largely forgotten for decades before being rediscovered and popularized during the 2000s craft cocktail revival.

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