Last Word
Ingredients
3/4 oz Gin
3/4 oz Maraschino liqueur
3/4 oz Green Chartreuse
3/4 oz Lime juice
Garnishes
1 whole Cherry
Glass
Preparation
Pour all ingredients in a shaker, add ice and shake until will-chilled.
Strain in a cocktail glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
Description
The Last Word is a gin-based prohibition-era cocktail originally developed at the Detroit Athletic Club. While the drink eventually fell out of favor, it enjoyed a renewed popularity after being rediscovered by the bartender Murray Stenson in 2004 during his tenure at the Zig Zag Café and becoming a cult hit in the Seattle area.
History
The Last Word was created in the early 1900s and was popularized during the Prohibition Era in the United States. It has since become a staple of cocktail menus around the world and is often considered a classic cocktail. The name 'Last Word' is thought to reflect the idea that the drink was the final word in terms of flavor and sophistication.
