No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
The Bird Is The Word No. 2
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 3/4 fl oz | Nonino Il Moscato Grappa Monovitigno |
| 3/4 fl oz | Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 4 drop | Chocolate bitters |
| 1/3 fl oz | Chilled water/mineral water (omit if using wet ice) |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- Garnish with maraschino cherry.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of The Bird Is The Word No. 2 contains 137 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 22.81% alc./vol. (45.62° proof)
- 20.8 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a recipe created in 2009/10 Mikael Melzer Nilsson while a bar manager at Salon 39 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
See: Last Word history
Review
A grappa-based Last Word by way of Denmark.
Cocktail of the day:
29th April 2026 is Thesaurus' birthday
Variations/similar cocktails
The Bird Is The Word No.1; Mistaken for Strangers
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Comments & Discussion
I used a 1/4 oz of absinthe in place of Chartreuse and it, VERY likely, changed the character of the cocktail. I wouldn’t know, I’ve never tasted the coveted liquor.
It didn’t taste bad, but I suppose I made a GREEN Bird instead.
Be careful with the chocolate bitters. It must remain subtle, barely discernible, but it adds a unique twist to the drink in the right amount.
And it's a really nice one btw, first 1-2 sips I wasn't sure since the flavour combination is quite unique but really liked it after that.
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