Like other discerning drinkers who commented here, I miss the maraschino sweetness. But that’s a matter of individual preference. This version is quite good, but drier than the original.
Used four pillars navy gin which contains Australian native finger limes… lime explosion! Almost too much. Very nice indeed, but missing my Luxardo 😉. A slightly less intense cocktail than the usual Last Word.
- rebalanced the above with a splash of regular dry gin. Better.
Really very good. Vermouth allows the main performers to shine, whereas the usual maraschino fights for the limelight. Might try splitting these next time.
I much prefer the version I had in Savannah. Use tequila instead of gin, and maraschino liquor instead of Americano Bianco. A completely different taste and I loved it. This one sounds like a gin and tonic with green chartreuse.