Penultimate Word
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Penultimate Word
Glass:
Photographed in an Urban Bar Retro Optic Coupette 15cl
| 1 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 2⁄3 oz | Bittersweet orange-red aperitivo |
| 2⁄3 oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
| 2⁄3 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
How to make:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A bittersweet and sweet 'n' sour riff on a Last Word that's lighter and easier going than many others.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2009 by Matthew Hupert and named by Dan Chadwick.
Nutrition:
One serving of Penultimate Word contains 161 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 17.12% alc./vol. (17.12° proof)
- 15.4 grams of pure alcohol
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