Last Word variations

A Quiet Word

A Last Word with light rum in place of gin, hence initially named Light Word, but A Quiet Word had more of a ring to it.

Bird is the Word No. 1

To quote Fraser Campbell, the drinks creator, influenced primarily by The Last Word with hints of Yellow Parrot ...and a tequila base.

Bird Is The Word No. 2

A grappa-based Last Word by way of Denmark.

Césaire's Last Word

A rhum agricole-based Last Word.

Closing Argument

A mezcal-based Last Word. It works! End of argument.

Crop Top

A fresh and refreshing riff on the Paper Plane/Last Word.

Division Bell

A mezcal inspired variation of the Last Word with a refreshing, spirit-forward blend of ingredients.

Dublin Minstrel

A riff on the classic Last Word cocktail substituting Irish whiskey for gin. Named after Frank Fogarty, a vaudeville performer known as The Dublin Minstrel.

Dutch Word

A genever-based variation to the classic Last Word cocktail.

Final Ward

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

First Word

Bittersweet and gin-laced, this is one of the first Last Word riffs to emerge from the Chartreuse shortage in 2022.

Ginger Last Word

As the name suggests this is simply a Last Word with a hint of ginger. Simple can be beautiful.

Gospel Sharp

Gospel sharp is apparently cowboy lingo for a 'preacher' so seemed an appropriate name for this habanero bourbon-laced riff on a Last Word.

Gypsy Light

A floral riff on a Last Word following 2:1:1:1 proportions.

L'Ultima Parola

Strega replaces Chartreuse in this learned American in Italy take on a classic Last Word.

Larkwood

Becherovka sits brilliantly in this Czech Last Word.

Last Flight

This appropriately named boozy cocktail is a cross between a Last Word and a Paper Plane.

Last Lap

A lap of honour for the Last Word cocktail, here made with sage-forward gin and Yellow Chartreuse in place of the usual Green.

Last Laugh

This herbal sweet 'n' sour Last Word does indeed have The Last Laugh thanks to a splash of merriment-inducing sparkling wine.

Last of the Oaxacans

A classic equal parts Last Word but with mezcal in place of the usual gin.

Last Palabra

Tequila replaces gin in this riff on the classic Last Word, with the amount of maraschino slightly reduced to accommodate the introduction of lavender

Latest Word

A Last Word made with genever in place of London dry gin. The distinctive flavour of genever stands up well to the other very characterful ingredients.

Le Premier Word

A cider top eases drinkers into this spirit forward, Chartreuse-heavy riff on the classic Last Word.

Loose Talk

A riff on a Last Ward, boozy, bittersweet and aromatic.

Lumière

A floral elderflower-influenced riff on a Last Word.

Marvin's Last Word

The distinctive notes of mastiha and Chartreuse shine in this Greek riff on the classic Last Word.

Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word)

Tangy lemon and cognac with sweet herbal and ginger notes. An interesting riff on The Last Word.

Monte Cassino

The robust flavours of rye combine harmoniously with the other ingredients in this riff on the classic Last Word.

Naked & Famous

Salmon pink in colour. Mezcal adds earthy smoky complexity to this bittersweet, citrusy fresh, aperitivo Last Word riff. And indeed, getting naked can

Neptune's Wrath

Last Word-like with egg-white smoothing the way for a noticeable slug of absinthe.

Next to Last Word

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

Oh My Word

The lime bitters and lemon oils from the garnish are key to the balance of this riff on the Last Word.

Other Word

Mezcal fortifies this Californian riff on the Last Word.

Palabra Caliente

As the name suggests, chilli heat adds spice to Last Word riff, inspired by Brent Roe's Taco Belle cocktail.

Paper Plane

Bittersweet with underlying bourbon character and lemon zestiness.

Penultimate Word

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

Rose Noble

Bittersweet and sweet 'n' sour, A whisky-based riff on the Division Bell.

Spanish Monk

Herbal, tart and gin-laced, smoothed and mellowed by foaming egg white.

Symphony

A boozy riff on the Last Word made more interesting by subtle notes of peated Islay whisky.

Ultima Palabra

Named after the direct Spanish translation of Last Word, hence the use of mezcal in place of the gin in a classic Last Word cocktail. Pineapple juice,

Unspoken Word

Citrusy, herbal, fruity, and delicately spiced whiskey riff on a Last Word

Very Last Word

When it comes to riffs on the Last Word, this may not be the Very Last but at very least it has more ingredients. Why settle for a Last Word when you can

Widow's Word

A mash-up of the Widow's Kiss and Last Word or, as fellow Discerning Drinker, Andrew Gelb pointed out in a comment on our Last Word cocktail page, a Monte

Word by Word

A bittersweet aperitif-style riff on the classic Last Word cocktail.

Wordsmith

Punchy pot-still rum with equally powerful Green Chartreuse supported by maraschino liqueur with lime zestiness. Powerful in every respect. (Perhaps split

Written Word

Recognisably a Last Word but noticeably zestier and not as rich.

Yes Dear!

A pisco-based riff on the classic The Last Word cocktail. Most make this with equal parts but I find it better with a touch more pisco.