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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...
Matt
5th November at 02:37
Last Word variants are almost full-proof, and this is works well. However, while I'm sure the rye is in there (I put it in myself) it is buried under the (delicous) green chartreuse and maraschino. Lemon brightens and lifts the drink acidity to better match the maraschino than the chartreuse without diminishing any of the chartreuse herb/spice complexity.
11th October at 13:17
For us this was pleasant enough, if a bit one-dimensional. Things got a bit more interesting when we added a dash or two of grapefruit bitters.
10th May at 21:46
Truly excellent. Perhaps more balanced than the OG?
25th November 2024 at 05:17
delicious, predictably. not too sour, stuff usually is for me. well balanced, but for my taste i might want to bump up the rye by 50% or more.
13th November 2024 at 23:54
This is a great drink! I made a slight modification and used two parts rye (split between Old Forester and Alberta Premium Cask Strength) to one part everything else and it is lovely.
2nd November 2024 at 18:01
I was a bit on autopilot today and made this like a ‘closing argument’ replacing the mezcal with rye - meaning lime not lemon. It was pretty good. Will now have to try this properly. Poor me!
4th April 2024 at 21:04
This is very good the lemon juice gives it a sour kick that I like. I used Luxardo Perla Dry because that’s what I had and it is extra boozy, I like that too!
9th January 2024 at 20:21
God this is a perfect drink. Thank you!
18th February 2023 at 02:12
Like a Monte Cassino, but brighter.
18th February 2023 at 13:28
Thanks, Jared. I've added a link to the Monte Cassino above.
27th March 2022 at 23:14
As per Marc's suggestion below, tried with Yellow Chartreuse; yummy!
6th September 2021 at 23:06
This was good. I did find it had a slight sweetness. Not overly sweet, and still enjoyable. Half way through, I did a spritz of Absinthe on the top. Took down the sweetness and added to the herbal notes.
30th April 2021 at 22:54
Try it with yellow vs green Chartruese....
24th February 2021 at 21:00
My wife and I love this drink. It is an excellent mix of herbal and brightly sweet notes, with a dry finish. We have also tried this with a higher-proof bourbon (Makers 46) and enjoyed the results.
9th December 2020 at 22:24
This one is a slow sipper...has an semi dry, citrus finish. Would make this again.
5th December 2020 at 21:52
Excellent cocktail. The Rye Whiskey takes the Maraschino.