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"A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch." - James Beard


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Sunday, July 29, 2018

Happy Hour - The Last Word


The Last Word

I've been interested in The Last Word cocktail for quite a while. It was invented in Detroit during prohibition and seemed like something I'd really like. I had all the ingredients in my bar at home, except green chartreuse. At the time I just couldn't justify tracking down an expensive bottle for a single cocktail.

The Last Word

Then we visited Cliff Bell's in Detroit again, and I finally tried The Last Word. And I fell in love! It isn't as bitter as some of the cocktails I've tried recently, but it's herbal and a little sweet, and has a wonderful colour. 

chartreuse, luxardo, gin, lime

When I received an LCBO gift card for my birthday, I knew I'd use it to buy green chartreuse.  And I finally had all the ingredients to make my new favourite cocktail.

Here's the super simple recipe:

3/4 oz gin
3/4 oz green chartreuse
3/4 oz maraschino liqueur
3/4 oz lime juice

Pour all ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker and shake until chilled.  Pour into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry, lime peel, or nothing at all. 

Since the recipe is equal amounts of each ingredient, it's easy to remember and easy to double or triple! 

Cheers!