Last Word variations
Last Word variations

Last Word variations

50+ variations on the classic Last Word cocktail.
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A Quiet Word

A Last Word with light rum in place of gin, hence initially named Light Word, but A Quiet Word had more of a ring to it.
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Bird is the Word No. 1

To quote Fraser Campbell, the drinks creator, influenced primarily by The Last Word with hints of Yellow Parrot ...and a tequila base.
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Bird Is The Word No. 2

A grappa-based Last Word by way of Denmark.
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Césaire's Last Word

A rhum agricole-based Last Word.
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Closing Argument

A mezcal-based Last Word. It works! End of argument.
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Crop Top

A fresh and refreshing riff on the Paper Plane/Last Word.
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Division Bell

A mezcal inspired variation of the Last Word with a refreshing, spirit-forward blend of ingredients.
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Dublin Minstrel

A riff on the classic Last Word cocktail, substituting Irish whiskey for gin.
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Dutch Word

A genever-based variation to the classic Last Word cocktail.
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Eclipse No. 2

If you like a Last Word, you'll like this.
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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
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First Word

Bittersweet and gin-laced, this is one of the first Last Word riffs to emerge from the Chartreuse shortage in 2022.
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Ginger Last Word

As the name suggests this is simply a Last Word with a hint of ginger. Simple can be beautiful.
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Gospel Sharp

Gospel sharp is apparently cowboy lingo for a 'preacher' so seemed an appropriate name for this habanero bourbon-laced riff on a Last Word.
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Green Ghost

Herbal and zesty. I've taken the liberty of adding a splash of sugar to this not too distant relation to the Last Word.
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Gypsy Light

A floral riff on a Last Word following 2:1:1:1 proportions.
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L'Ultima Parola

Strega replaces Chartreuse in this learned American in Italy take on a classic Last Word.
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Larkwood

Becherovka sits brilliantly in this Czech Last Word.
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Last Flight

This appropriately named boozy cocktail is a cross between a Last Word and a Paper Plane.
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Last Lap

A lap of honour for the Last Word cocktail, here made with sage-forward gin and Yellow Chartreuse in place of the usual Green.
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Last Laugh

This herbal sweet 'n' sour Last Word does indeed have The Last Laugh thanks to a splash of merriment-inducing sparkling wine.
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Last of the Oaxacans

A classic equal parts Last Word but with mezcal in place of the usual gin.
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Last Palabra

Tequila replaces gin in this riff on the classic Last Word, with the amount of maraschino slightly reduced to accommodate the introduction of lavender
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Latest Word

A Last Word made with genever in place of London dry gin. The distinctive flavour of genever stands up well to the other very characterful ingredients.
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Le Premier Word

A cider top eases drinkers into this spirit forward, Chartreuse-heavy riff on the classic Last Word.
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Loose Talk

A riff on a Last Ward, boozy, bittersweet and aromatic.
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Lumière

A floral elderflower-influenced riff on a Last Word.
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Marvin's Last Word

The distinctive notes of mastiha and Chartreuse shine in this Greek riff on the classic Last Word.
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Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word)

Tangy lemon and cognac with sweet herbal and ginger notes. An interesting riff on The Last Word.
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Monte Cassino

The robust flavours of rye combine harmoniously with the other ingredients in this riff on the classic Last Word.
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Naked & Famous

Salmon pink in colour. Mezcal adds earthy smoky complexity to this bittersweet, citrusy fresh, aperitivo Last Word riff. And indeed, getting naked can
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Neptune's Wrath

Last Word-like with egg-white smoothing the way for a noticeable slug of absinthe.
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Next to Last Word

A floral riff on the classic Last Word with maraschino to the fore. The original, equal-parts, recipe is a touch on the sweet side. The addition of saline
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Oh My Word

The lime bitters and lemon oils from the garnish are key to the balance of this riff on the Last Word.
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Other Word

Mezcal fortifies this Californian riff on the Last Word.
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Palabra Caliente

As the name suggests, chilli heat adds spice to Last Word riff, inspired by Brent Roe's Taco Belle cocktail.
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Paper Plane

Bittersweet with underlying bourbon character and lemon zestiness.
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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.
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Rose Noble

Bittersweet and sweet 'n' sour, A whisky-based riff on the Division Bell.
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Spanish Monk

Herbal, tart and gin-laced, smoothed and mellowed by foaming egg white.
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Spring Feeling

A tart minimalist take on a Last Word. Depending on your lemon juice, you may want to balance this cocktail with as much as 5ml (1 barspoon) of sugar syrup.
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Swiss Watch

As Peter Konkoly, this cocktail's creator, says, it is reminiscent of a Last Word. However, we prefer this tasty drink served on-the-rocks as an aperitif
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Symphony

A boozy riff on the Last Word made more interesting by subtle notes of peated Islay whisky.
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Ultima Palabra

Named after the direct Spanish translation of Last Word, hence the use of mezcal in place of the gin in a classic Last Word cocktail. Pineapple juice,
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Unspoken Word

Citrusy, herbal, fruity, and delicately spiced whiskey riff on a Last Word
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Very Last Word

When it comes to riffs on the Last Word, this may not be the Very Last but at very least it has more ingredients. Why settle for a Last Word when you can
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Widow's Word

A mash-up of the Widow's Kiss and Last Word or, as fellow Discerning Drinker, Andrew Gelb pointed out in a comment on our Last Word cocktail page, a Monte
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Word by Word

A bittersweet aperitif-style riff on the classic Last Word cocktail.
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Wordsmith

Punchy pot-still rum with equally powerful Green Chartreuse supported by maraschino liqueur with lime zestiness. Powerful in every respect. (Perhaps split
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Written Word

Recognisably a Last Word but noticeably zestier and not as rich.
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Yes Dear!

A pisco-based riff on the classic The Last Word cocktail. Most make this with equal parts but I find it better with a touch more pisco.

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