Much like the classic Negroni, the Last Word’s original recipe is also equal parts but uses London dry gin, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, green chartreuse, and fresh lime juice to create its blend.
On paper, it doesn’t seem like this combination of bold gin, herbal chartreuse, sweet maraschino, and tart lime would hold together to become something drinkable but alas, it is a refreshing sipper perfect for the warm days ahead.
The chartreuse gives it a yellowish-green tint that plays well in a coupe glass with a Luxardo maraschino cherry for the garnish.
The Last Word:
3/4 oz Gin
3/4 oz Luxardo maraschino liqueur
3/4 oz green chartreuse
3/4 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice
Combine the liquids in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice.
The aromatics of the chartreuse and maraschino liqueur give the drink a unique bouquet and, while on the boozy side, one is fine but two would be a good sweet spot to end the evening.
