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Traditionally made with equal parts gin, Green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice, but like many others (when using a 40%-43% alc./vol. gin)...
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Adam .’s Avatar Adam .
8th October 2020 at 02:24
I bought Luxardo Maraschino to make my first ever Last Word as I learn to mix the classics. I started with the equal-parts traditional recipe but I think my face screwed up in shock on the first sip at how overly sweet it was, given how old and storied a formula it is. I tried it again with your revised ratios, Simon, and it is a massive improvement. This take is an ideal introduction to Chartreuse for anyone and I would never go back to equal parts after this!
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
8th October 2020 at 07:05
Many thanks for the feedback - it's reassuring when I change specs for established classics.
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