Last Word

A pre-Prohibition equal-parts classic from the Detroit Athletic Club, where it appeared on the menu by 1916. Gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice meet in exact balance — herbaceous, tart, and faintly sweet, with a bracing botanical bite. Lost for decades, it was revived in 2003 by Seattle bartender Murray Stenson and became a cornerstone of the modern cocktail renaissance.

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Ingredients

  • 0.75 ozGin
  • 0.75 ozHerbal Liqueur(green Chartreuse)
  • 0.75 ozMaraschino Liqueur
  • 0.75 ozLime Juice(freshly squeezed)

Preparation

Shaken · Coupe · None

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine equal parts gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice in a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Add ice and shake well until thoroughly chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe so the drink is served straight up, without ice.

Flavor Profile

herbal
37%
citrus
36%
dilution
26%
floral
24%
fruity
24%
sweet
20%
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