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Ginger Last Word
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Ginger Last Word
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) |
Garnish: Grapefruit zest twist (discarded)
How to make:
MUDDLE ginger with gin in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
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, London, England. Ricky calls this drink a "Vegan Last Word," but we thought 'Ginger' better said what was in the tin.
Last Word history
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