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.

Course Cocktail

Cuisine American

Keyword lime cocktail, the last word cocktail

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cocktails

Calories 299kcal

Author Elaine Benoit

Equipment

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

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.

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