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Last Word
Traditionally made with equal parts gin, Green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice but, like like many others, (when using a 40%-43% alc./vol...
Eva S.
21st April 2021 at 14:11
I’ve yet to try the version here, but made the traditional version for the first time last night and enjoyed it tremendously. Will try this version next time.
19th March 2021 at 23:24
Absolutely an improvement! I tried your tweak with the “French” version, using a 59% Père Labat rhum agricole instead of gin. A revelation! (that might require you’re already into rhum agricole though).
13th March 2021 at 20:37
Many thanks for tweaking the balance Mr Difford - it would be too sweet without that gin oomph. This combination? Utter heaven ❤️
14th March 2021 at 09:48
Thanks Sally. It is tasty!
11th January 2021 at 03:42
The is just wonderful. It has now become my family’s favorite. I love it, and I don’t actually like cherries, it the combination is just amazing!
9th January 2021 at 17:46
I personally love this recipe - just with 5ml less Luxardo Maraschino to let the Chartreuse shine a little brighter.
It's certainly miles ahead of my Suit & Tai, though I wouldn't complain if it snuck into the next print edition...
It's certainly miles ahead of my Suit & Tai, though I wouldn't complain if it snuck into the next print edition...
1st January 2021 at 22:27
I discovered The Last Word after searching for something to make with gin and Chartreuse, and while I quite enjoyed my first stab at it — it homed right in on my taste for sour — I felt the lime juice overpowered all the other flavors. Next round, I halved the amount of lime, upped the gin by a couple of dashes (I used an Old Tom), and found the result much better balanced to my taste. Anyone else feel the 1/4 lime juice ratio obliterates the complexity of the other ingredients?
16th March 2021 at 20:37
For me it's mostly the Luxardo Maraschino. As is, the equal parts version and this Difford's version are cocktails I want to like but don't actually like.
I think next time I make this I'll follow your and another poster's advice and scale back the lime and the Luxardo Maraschino.
Something like:
0.75 oz gin (or 1 oz)
0.75 oz Chartreuse
0.5 oz Luxardo Maraschino
0.5 oz lime juice
I think next time I make this I'll follow your and another poster's advice and scale back the lime and the Luxardo Maraschino.
Something like:
0.75 oz gin (or 1 oz)
0.75 oz Chartreuse
0.5 oz Luxardo Maraschino
0.5 oz lime juice
28th December 2020 at 00:30
Loving this cocktail but when I use a luxardo maraschino straight out of the jar as a garnish I’m getting a pool of syrup in the bottom of my coupe. What’s the secret to a cleaner look?
28th December 2020 at 09:39
Some would say that pool of syrup is the best bit. To avoid, pluck your cherry from the jar using garnish tongs (available from this site in the UK) and briefly wave through running cold water to wash off the excess. Alternatively, pat cherry with a paper towel /bev nap.
9th December 2020 at 01:34
Delicious! Well balanced. I think this might become one of my regulars.