Last Word

Originally created at the Detroit Athletic Club before Prohibition, the Last Word disappeared for decades before being revived by craft bartenders in the early 2000s. It is famous for using equal parts of four ingredients that somehow create an incredibly balanced cocktail. Bright lime, herbal Chartreuse, sweet maraschino, and botanical gin all complement each other perfectly.

Ingredients

• ¾ oz Gin

• ¾ oz Green Chartreuse

• ¾ oz Maraschino liqueur

• ¾ oz Fresh lime juice

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Add all ingredients.

3. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.

4. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.

5. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry or lime twist.