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Last Palabra

Floral (e.g. Elderflower spritz) · Nightcap/sipping

4.2 62 ratings

Ingredients

1 oz Reposado tequila
2/3 oz Chartreuse Green
1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur
1/12 oz Lavender sugar syrup
3/4 oz Lime juice
4 drop Lavender bitters

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lime zest and skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 Express lime zest twist over cocktail and discard.
  2. 6 Garnish with skewered cherry.

Flavour profile

22.7% alc./vol. · 1.6 standard drinks · 180 calories

History

Tequila replaces gin in this Last Word riff. Maraschino is reduced for lavender syrup, balanced by lavender bitters.

The Last Word has a storied past. Its origins are murky, but it is said to have been invented in Detroit in 1915. Harry MacElhone, a bartender at the Detroit Athletic Club, is often credited with its creation. The cocktail gained popularity in the Prohibition era, and though it was never truly forgotten, it saw a significant resurgence in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This revival is often attributed to cocktail historian David Wondrich and a resurgence of interest in classic cocktails. The drink's complex flavor profile, featuring equal parts gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice, has made it a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts. Some debate exists regarding the exact proportions, with various sources offering slightly different ratios. Despite these minor variations, the core ingredients and the equal-parts philosophy remain consistent. The drink's name, 'Last Word,' adds to its mystique, though its etymology is also subject to speculation.