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Next to Last Word

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

4.0 140 ratings

Ingredients

1 oz Gin
2/3 oz Maraschino liqueur
2/3 oz Elderflower liqueur
5/6 oz Lemon juice
3 drop Saline solution 4:1

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 twist.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. 5 Express lime zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour profile

17.6% alc./vol. · 1.3 standard drinks · 165 calories

History

A floral variation on the Last Word, featuring prominent maraschino. The original equal-parts recipe is a bit sweet; saline solution subtly enhances it.

This is the history of the Last Word cocktail.