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G'day Mate! Time to whip up a classic Prohibition-era tipple called The Last Word, a cocktail that's all about balance. This bad boy mixes equal parts of herbaceous Chartreuse, gin, sweet maraschino liqueur, and sour lime juice. Ain't that a delight?
Whatcha Need: You can grab the maraschino liqueur from any decent liquor store. It's a dry liqueur with a subtle bitter-almond flavor that'll make your cocktails sing.
- Portion: Enough for 1 punchy drink
- Spectator: As easy as catching a flying wombat (Alright, maybe just 'easy-ish')
- Time: Less than 5 minutes (Yep, that quick)
Recipe (5)
- 3/4 ounce gin
- 3/4 ounce green Chartreuse
- 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- Stick a cocktail glass in the freezer to chill like a pro.
- Gather the gin, Chartreuse, lime juice, and maraschino liqueur and pop 'em in a cocktail shaker, filling it up halfway with ice cubes. Shake the hell out of it until the shaker's a frosty mess. Strain that goodness into your chilly glass.
Remember, if you're feeling fancy, you can garnish with a Luxardo cherry (optional, but it does add a touch of class).
Fun fact: The traditional recipe equalizes the ingredients, usually around ¾ ounce (22.5 ml) each[1][2]. But feel free to adjust it to your liking as long as you maintain the balanced flavors[3]. Now, go ahead and impress your mates with this retro cocktail!
Cheers!
Helpful Tips:
- For the classic taste, stick to equal parts for each ingredient, approximately ¾ ounce (22.5 ml) per component[1][2].
- Go ahead and tweak the ratios slightly based on personal preference, but remember, the balanced flavor profile is key[3].
- The maraschino liqueur, with its subtle bitter-almond flavor, is a key ingredient in the classic Prohibition-era cocktail, The Last Word.
- You can find maraschino liqueur in any decent liquor store, making it a convenient addition to your home bar.
- Remember, when making The Last Word, the recipe calls for equal parts of four ingredients: gin, green Chartreuse, freshly squeezed lime juice, and maraschino liqueur.
- Ensuring a balanced flavor profile is essential when adjusting the ratios of ingredients in The Last Word; maintain a roughly equal amount for each component to achieve the desired taste.
