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Last Word
Method
Shaken
Glassware
Coupe
Ice
No ice
Time
3 min

Last Word

IBA · The UnforgettablesIBA classification pending verificationGinIntermediateEditorial draft

Four equal parts that make a herbal, tart and surprisingly balanced drink. A classic reborn with the craft cocktail revival.

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Ingredients

1 × servings
  • 22.5 mlLondon dry gin
  • 22.5 mlGreen Chartreuse
  • 22.5 mlMaraschino liqueur
  • 22.5 mlLime juice

Volume before dilution: 90 ml

Step by step

  1. 1

    Shake all four ingredients with ice.

  2. 2

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

Flavor profile

Sweetness
Acidity
Bitterness
Body
Aroma
Alpine herbsCherryLime

Story

It came from the Detroit Athletic Club around the Prohibition era. Nearly forgotten, it was revived by Murray Stenson at Seattle's Zig Zag Café in the early 2000s and spread worldwide again.

Technical notes

With equal parts, measure precisely; a little too much maraschino takes over. Shake hard to integrate the high-proof Chartreuse.

Serving

Before dinner, in a small coupe.

Origin

Attributed · c. 1915–1920s · Detroit, USA

Attributed to the Detroit Athletic Club; revived by Murray Stenson in Seattle.

Variations

  • Naked and Famous

    A modern riff with mezcal, yellow Chartreuse and Aperol.

Substitutions

  • Mezcal instead of gin for a smoky version.

Pairings

  • Pescado a la talla
  • Squash blossom quesadillas

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Version 1 · Updated October 20, 2026