Next to Last Word

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (73 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass

Photographed in a

Waterford Mixology Coupe Clear

Garnish:

Lime zest twist

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

1 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
2/3 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
2/3 fl oz Elderflower liqueur
5/6 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
3 drop Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) (optional)
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Review:

A floral riff on the classic Last Word with maraschino to the fore.

The original, equal-parts, recipe is a touch on the sweet side. The addition of saline solution subtly improves this cocktail.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 19.31% alc./vol. (38.62° proof)
  • 18.4 grams of pure alcohol
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