The Last Word Cocktail Recipe
This clean, classic cocktail is beautifully balanced. Plenty herbal, a little astringent, a little acidic, and just a touch sweet, it’s a perfect way to bid farewell to summer — and equally lovely anytime.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: the last word cocktail recipe
Servings: 1
Calories: 305kcal
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope
- 1 ounce (30 ml) gin
- 1 ounce (30 ml) green Chartreuse
- 1 ounce (30 ml) Luxardo
- 1 ounce (30 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
Pour ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
Shake well.
Strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a Luxardo cherry or a lime twist.
- If you like, you can batch this cocktail for a party. To make eight drinks, up to three hours before serving time, pour into a pitcher: one cup gin, one cup green Chartreuse, one cup maraschino liqueur, one cup freshly squeezed lime juice, and ½ cup water. Give it a good stir and pop it into the fridge. To serve, divide among glasses and garnish each with a Luxardo cherry.
Calories: 305kcal