Build at a glance
This version uses 4 ingredients across 3 steps. For a home bar, that makes it straightforward rather than fussy.
Last Word Cocktail Recipe with Ingredients and Instructions
The Last Word is an equal-parts cocktail made with gin, Green Chartreuse, maraschino, and fresh lime juice. Its appeal is balance: the gin stays crisp, Chartreuse brings deep herbal complexity, maraschino adds a dry cherry-almond note, and lime keeps everything sharp. The recipe is easy to remember, but the flavor feels far more complex than the build. It is a compact coupe cocktail for drinkers who like sour, herbal, spirit-forward classics with a vivid green signature.
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Coupe
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Instructions
- 1
Add gin, Green Chartreuse, maraschino, and lime juice to a shaker with ice.
- 2
Shake until well chilled.
- 3
Strain into a chilled coupe.
Details
Glass: Coupe
Makes: 1 serving
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Editorial Notes
More context for the Last Word
The Last Word combines Lime Juice, Maraschino, and Green Chartreuse. These quick notes add context on structure, flavor, and where the drink fits best.
Updated Apr 25, 2026 • 4 ingredients • 3 steps
What to expect
Expect sour, balanced, and spirit forward notes. Served in a Coupe, the drink lands spirit-forward and more evening-leaning and keeps its structure clear.
Best moment
This style fits after-dinner pours and slower evening rounds. If you already enjoy Gin cocktails, it is an easy recipe to keep in rotation.
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