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Penultimate Word

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (71)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
2⁄3 fl oz Bittersweet orange-red aperitivo
2⁄3 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
2⁄3 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Retro Optic Coupette 15cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Penultimate Word contains 161 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 17.12% alc./vol. (34.25° proof)
  • 16.5 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2009 by Matthew Hupert and named by Dan Chadwick.

Review

A bittersweet and sweet 'n' sour riff on a Last Word that's lighter and easier going than many others.

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Comments & Discussion

trendomexico Premium Member
Is like a gin with not so many clothes, and bad reputation, since it recalls the naked and famous, but in other order. Is an echo, of the mezcal one, but totally different, if there in the world wouldnt be so many cocktails this would be certainly a protagonist. But in this promiscuity of flavours is only a side note :(. So little time, so much to shake.
score: 0
Beth Schneider
Definitely aperol forward, although the lemon juice and Maraschino are quite pronounced. Oddly by texture it felt diluted.
score: 0
Beverly Stanton
Great balanced cocktail. Flavors blend perfectly.
score: 1
Florian Ruf Premium Member
We found the garnish an especially important part of the taste and therefore used a Nick&Nora.
score: 1
Cullen F Premium Member
Made this exactly as prescribed. Really did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did.

The maraschino and Aperix play off each other surprisingly well, creating an interesting evolution. The Tanqueray is a bit lost, but not in a bad way, more just a supporting role. Very much enjoyed, I think Aperix works perfectly for the aperitivo with the maraschino, might try playing with different gins in the future.
score: 1
Peter M Premium Member
FWIW, Hayman's London Dry Gin seemed to work well for me.
score: 1
Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
Tad sweet - better to up the bitter and dry ingredients.
score: 1
Juniper Lately
I didn’t have aperol so made it with Campari and just a drop of sugar syrup - very nice and not too sweet.
score: 1
Katie ALLEN
Lovely cocktail. I’m not an Aperol fan as too sweet but this is just right for it. Not too alcoholic either!
score: 2
Kevin Haynes Premium Member
I was not expecting to enjoy this as much as I did! It might really be the next to the Last Word!
score: 2
Marie-Therese Straus
A lovely drink with a refreshing, intriguing flavour profile. I used Aperitivo Mazzura and cut the maraschino back a wee bit but this still had interesting herbal notes and a very pretty colour. I'll definitely make this again.
score: 2
Joshua Perez
A much better name than "Gin-Vision Bell," the gin riff on the mezcal base "Division Bell."
score: 1

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