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Word Up
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Word Up
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 5⁄6 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 5⁄6 oz | Giffard Peppermint Pastille crème de menthe |
| 5⁄6 oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
| 5⁄6 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of mint sprig studded lime wheel slice on rim.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A riff on a The Last Word with green creme de menthe in place of Green Chartreuse.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2021 by Jake Larragoite at The Apothecary Lounge in Albuquerque, USA.
Last Word cocktail history and recipe variations
Nutrition:
One serving of Word Up contains 182 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 17.32% alc./vol. (17.32° proof)
- 17.3 grams of pure alcohol
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