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.
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.
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!
