Garnish:
Lemon zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
| 3/4 fl oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.) |
| 3/4 fl oz | Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur) |
| 3/4 fl oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
| 3/4 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
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Review:
The Last Word is classically made with gin, maraschino, Chartreuse and lime juice. In this riff, whiskey replaces the gin, and Mr Ward switches citrus fruits from lime to lemon.
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History:
Perhaps the best-known riff on the classic Last Word, it was created in 2007 by Phil Ward at Death & Co., New York City, USA.
Last Word history
Nutrition:
One serving of Final Ward contains 184 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 25.18% alc./vol. (50.36° proof)
- 22.7 grams of pure alcohol
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