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Last Word Cocktail

Slightly sweet and perfectly balanced, this last word cocktail recipe is my take on the classic prohibition-era cocktail of the same name. Whether you’re relaxing after work or hosting a party, this refreshing drink is guaranteed to please.

Two glasses filled with a lime cocktail with two thin lime wheels floating
Photo Credit: Dishes Delish.

When I first tried the liqueurs Chartreuse and Maraschino cherry, I wasn’t fond of them. I felt they were the type of liquor you needed to get used to.

I was right. I really like them both now, especially the Maraschino cherry liqueur. Chartreuse is an herbal liqueur which really goes well with a London dry gin like Bombay Sapphire.

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This cocktail is perfectly balanced. It has a pale green hue and the flavors are slightly sweet, slightly sour and a little pungent.

The blend of equal portions of the four ingredients make this last word cocktail so delicious. It is considered a classic cocktail and I can’t wait for you to try it.

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History of the last word cocktail

First served at the Detroit Athletic Club around 1915 which was right before the start of Prohibition. It became one of the most successful drink of its time. One interesting fact is it was likely spread afar by Frank Fogarty, a vaudeville performer. Frank was also known as the Dublin minstrel.

Helpful tips

  • Depending on the size of your limes, I find that one lime yields 1 ounce of juice, so for these two cocktails, you will need 3 limes.
  • It’s good practice to wash your citrus before either juicing or using as garnish, especially if you’re going to float it in your cocktail.
  • Since we’re only using 3 limes, I wash them by squirting some unscented natural hand soap in my hand and take each lime and rub the soap on the skin. Next, I take a vegetable brush and scrub the skin. I run each piece of fruit under cold water making sure all of the soap has washed off.
  • If you’re washing a bunch of limes – fill a bowl with 3 cups of water and add 1 cup of white vinegar and let it sit for 10 minutes. Rinse the limes under running water and use a brush to scrub the skin.
  • To get the most juice out of a lime, rub the fruit between your palm and a hard surface like a table. Keep a steady pressure but don’t press too hard.
  • I use this citrus squeezer because of how easy it is to use, but I’ve also occasionally used a citrus reamer.
  • Click here for the video on how to use I use the citrus squeezer.
  • When I serve a martini type of cocktail, I serve it in a chilled glass. You can either serve this classic cocktail in a chilled martini glass or a chilled coupe glass. Your choice.
Two cocktail glasses filled with the lime cocktail with two limes floating as garnish
Photo Credit: Dishes Delish.

How to make the last word cocktail

Pre-step

Get a cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also get a measuring glass and martini glasses.

Cut four thin lime wheels for garnish.

After measuring out all the ingredients, pour them into the shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – green Chartreuse, gin, Luxardo maraschino cherry liqueur and lime.

Bottles of Chartreuse, gin, maraschino cherry and a lime on a table with glasses and the shaker
Photo Credit: Dishes Delish.

Step two

Measure 3 ounces of gin. (A)

Step three

Measure 3 ounces of Chartreuse. (B)

Gin and Chartreuse measured out with the bottles and shaker in the back
Photo Credit: Dishes Delish.

Step four

Measure 3 ounces of Maraschino liqueur. (C)

Step five

Measure 3 ounces of fresh lime juice. (D)

Maraschino cherry and lime juice measured with the bottle, fruit and shaker in the back
Photo Credit: Dishes Delish.

Step six

Cap the shaker and shake for 20 seconds.

Divide and strain the liquid between the two glasses.

Step seven

Float two lime wheels in each cocktail.

Let’s see the vertical view.

Vertical view of the glasses filled with the lime cocktail with slices of lime floating
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And a close up view.

Close up of a lime cocktail in martini glasses with limes floating on the top
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Yum.

I hope you enjoyed this last word cocktail recipe. It’s fun to make and delicious to drink!

Other lime based cocktails

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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Two glasses with the last word cocktail in them with lime wheels floating - square

Last Word Cocktail

Slightly sweet and perfectly balanced, this last word cocktail recipe is my take on the classic prohibition-era cocktail. Whether you’re relaxing after work or hosting a party, this refreshing drink is guaranteed to please.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lime cocktail, the last word cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 299kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces gin
  • 3 ounces Chartreuse liqueur
  • 3 ounces maraschino cherry liqueur
  • 3 ounces lime juice (fresh)

Garnish

  • 4 thin lime wheels

Instructions

  • Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice and get the glassware.
  • Add gin, Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice.
    3 ounces gin, 3 ounces Chartreuse liqueur, 3 ounces maraschino cherry liqueur, 3 ounces lime juice
  • Cap shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Strain and divide the liquid between the two glasses.
  • Float two lime wheels in each cocktail.
    4 thin lime wheels
  • Sip
  • Smile
  • Enjoy
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Notes

Helpful tips
  • Depending on the size of your limes, I find that one lime yields 1 ounce of juice, so for these two cocktails, you will need 3 limes.
  • It’s good practice to wash your citrus before either juicing or using as garnish, especially if you’re going to float it in your cocktail.
  • Since we’re only using 3 limes, I wash them by squirting some unscented natural hand soap in my hand and take each lime and rub the soap on the skin. Next, I take a vegetable brush and scrub the skin. I run each piece of fruit under cold water making sure all of the soap has washed off.
  • If you’re washing a bunch of limes – fill a bowl with 3 cups of water and add 1 cup of white vinegar and let it sit for 10 minutes. Rinse the limes under running water and use a brush to scrub the skin.
  • To get the most juice out of a lime, rub the fruit between your palm and a hard surface like a table. Keep a steady pressure but don’t press too hard.
  • I use this citrus squeezer because of how easy it is to use, but I’ve also occasionally used a citrus reamer.
  • Click here for the video on how to use I use the citrus squeezer.
  • When I serve a martini type of cocktail, I serve it in a chilled glass. You can either serve this classic cocktail in a chilled martini glass or a chilled coupe glass. Your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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14 Comments

  1. I felt so fancy serving this drink at my last dinner party. Everyone LOVED it! I will definitely be making this cocktail again and again!

  2. I love the name of this cocktail. I need to serve this for my guests this coming week and we’ll see who has the “last word”!

  3. Lovely flavor combinations and beautiful pictures. I love how the post is so thorough so there can be no mistake in the very first attempt making it.

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