Last Word (Classic Cocktail)

5 from 1 vote

This Prohibition-era classic is made with equal parts gin, Chartreuse, Maraschino liqueur and lime juice. It's refreshing but complex enough for a discerning drinker.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: alcohol, Chartreuse, cocktail, gin, green, lime, maraschino, nick and nora

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 187kcal

Author: Kimberly Salem

Equipment

Jigger or measuring cup
Cocktail shaker and strainer
Fine mesh strainer (optional)
Citrus juicer
Cocktail serving glass (Nick and Nora) (at least 4 ounces in capacity)
Knife and cutting board (if using fresh citrus)

Ingredients

¾ oz gin
¾ oz Green Chartreuse liqueur
¾ oz Maraschino liqueur
¾ oz lime juice (preferably freshly squeezed)

Instructions

Optionally chill the cocktail glass in the refrigerator, or by filling it with ice and water.
Prepare your garnish, either a curl of lime, a maraschino cherry or something of your own design.
Add the gin, Chartreuse, Maraschino liqueur and lime juice to the cocktail shaker.
¾ oz gin, ¾ oz Green Chartreuse liqueur, ¾ oz Maraschino liqueur, ¾ oz lime juice
Fill the shaker with ice, and shake the cocktail 15-20 times.
Empty the water and ice out of the cocktail glass or take it out of the refrigerator. Then, strain or double-strain the drink into the glass.
Add your garnish and serve.

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