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Penultimate Word
A bittersweet and sweet 'n' sour riff on a Last Word that's lighter and easier going than many others
Beth Schneider
17th May at 18:29
Definitely aperol forward, although the lemon juice and Maraschino are quite pronounced. Oddly by texture it felt diluted.
28th February at 23:57
Great balanced cocktail. Flavors blend perfectly.
24th February at 15:02
We found the garnish an especially important part of the taste and therefore used a Nick&Nora.
24th January at 03:27
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.
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.
18th February at 01:06
FWIW, Hayman's London Dry Gin seemed to work well for me.
26th October 2025 at 21:35
Tad sweet - better to up the bitter and dry ingredients.
5th November 2025 at 22:10
I didn’t have aperol so made it with Campari and just a drop of sugar syrup - very nice and not too sweet.
24th October 2025 at 14:50
Lovely cocktail. I’m not an Aperol fan as too sweet but this is just right for it. Not too alcoholic either!
13th October 2025 at 01:41
I was not expecting to enjoy this as much as I did! It might really be the next to the Last Word!
11th October 2025 at 03:16
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.
3rd October 2025 at 06:46
A much better name than "Gin-Vision Bell," the gin riff on the mezcal base "Division Bell."
21st September 2025 at 03:21
Plenty orangey, in a good way what with the Aperol and a generous zest. The lemon juice was very pronounced, might try reducing it and the maraschino so it doesn't get to sweet.
20th September 2025 at 12:35
Delicious. For us, Orange Colombo worked well as the aperitivo, along with the garnish, as a lovely complement to the lemon juice.