Ginger Last Word
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Ginger Last Word
Glass:
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 2 slice | Fresh ginger root (thumbnail-sized slice) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 3⁄4 oz | Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of grapefruit zest twist.
How to make:
- MUDDLE ginger with gin in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS grapefruit zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
As the name suggests this is simply a Last Word with a hint of ginger. Simple can be beautiful.
Variant:
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2016 by Riccardo Aletta (AKA 'Ricky D Wing') at Holy Birds in London, England. Ricky calls this cocktail a "Vegan Last Word," but we thought 'Ginger' better encapsulated what was in the tin.
Last Word history
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