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Last Palabra

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Last Palabra image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Reposado tequila (100% agave)
2/3 fl oz Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur)
1/2 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
1/12 fl oz Monin Lavender Syrup
3/4 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
4 drop Lavender bitters

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime zest and skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. Express lime zest twist over cocktail and discard.
  2. Garnish with skewered cherry.

Flavour Profile

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Last Palabra contains 180 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 22.69% alc./vol. (45.38° proof)
  • 21.9 grams of pure alcohol

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

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History

Created in February 2017 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room, London, England.
Last Word history

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Review

Tequila replaces gin in this riff on the classic Last Word, with the amount of maraschino slightly reduced to accommodate the introduction of lavender syrup, which in turn is also balanced by a dash of lavender bitters.

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Comments & Discussion

trendomexico Premium Member
I will do it. But I am suspicious is the encounter of an Aviator with a Last Word.
Mmmm it is not. The violet and the chartreuse is quite unusual. And is far from the above and really different in its own category. Oddly enough I totally forgot the Tequila. I wnet for a Mexican bronco tequila instead of the Patron that is more into the american taste. In order to not lose it. (it was totally lost) - the force here is between the arm of the lavender and the arm of the chartreuse. Interesting fight. It's an add in the multiverse of the Last Words.
score: 1
Ann True
I forgot to add the lime juice and I think it was better without. The lime covers up most of the floral flavors.
score: 2
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Bravo Ann. We do that all the time, wanting both an aperitivo and digestivo version of our favourite 'sours'. Of course, it can take a bit of fiddling with ingredients and volumes to get the balance right. Next time, maybe throw in a generous splash of Americano Bianco or Bianco Vermouth to your taste, just to soften the sharpish edge...delicious. Cheers.
score: 1
Ian Fenton
I agree - I only put in 15mL and still way too much, at least with the limes I have.
score: 0
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Had to improvise with the ingredients I had. Altos blanco tequila, Dolin Génépy, Luxardo maraschino, lavender syrup, lime juice, and six drops of that brand new bottle of Chartreuse Vegetal Elixer...Wow! ☆☆☆☆☆
score: 2
Meredith Frost
Alright I confess. Since i don't like tequila, i made this with gin which is pretty much a last word. Truth is that I really wanted to try the lavender syrup and bitters. I really liked the lavender but I love a last word just as it is so I'll probably stick with that.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Great balance. Very flavourful cocktail. A bit last word and a bit margarita. Sweet hints. Wonderful tequila tastes come through the other ingredients. Would highly recommend.
score: 1
Julie Budge
Oh my! This is just wonderful. I love a Last Word, and this twist is fantastic. I was looking for a nice cocktail to try my lavender bitters & syrup and this has made its way into the top of my repertoire. Thank you, Mr Difford!
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks for your kind words and support.
score: 1
Letti Penguin Premium Member
We love every variation of the last word but having no lavender syrup I substituted violette liquer. Delicious, with a slight floral violet note.
score: 1
Letti Penguin Premium Member
Forgot to say I’m naming it casi la última palabra
score: 2
Florian Ruf Premium Member
Delicious with violette liqueur! Especially with a maraschino from croatia which tastes much more like the real fruit than Luxardo. As I did not want to overpower the cocktail, I used 2 drops of Angostura instead of Lavender bitters.
score: 1
Oliver Robertson-Glenn
This has WAY more evolution than I expected, really nice balance
score: 2

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