Straight Up | Citrus | Sour
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Maraschino and violet liqueur give this early twentieth-century gin sour its distinctive floral lift and pale sky-toned identity
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Last Word
Detroit, United States|Prep Time: 4 min
Last Word first appeared in Detroit’s Prohibition-era cocktail scene and later became a cornerstone of modern craft revival menus because of its perfect symmetry and expressive herbal complexity. Green Chartreuse contributes layered alpine botanicals, while maraschino liqueur introduces subtle cherry-pit dryness that stabilizes the drink’s citrus edge. The result is a compact yet remarkably structured cocktail that continues to influence countless equal-parts modern variations
Gin|Citrus|Sour|Straight Up|Medium
Last Word first appeared in Detroit’s Prohibition-era cocktail scene and later became a cornerstone of modern craft revival menus because of its perfect symmetry and expressive herbal complexity. Green Chartreuse contributes layered alpine botanicals, while maraschino liqueur introduces subtle cherry-pit dryness that stabilizes the drink’s citrus edge. The result is a compact yet remarkably structured cocktail that continues to influence countless equal-parts modern variations
servings 1
Glass
Coupe
Method
Shaken
Ingredients
- Gin22.5 ml
- Green Herbal Liqueur22.5 ml
- Maraschino Liqueur22.5 ml
- Lime Juice22.5 ml
Pairs well with
Candied citrus peelRoasted almonds
servings1
Step 1→
Add
all ingredients into a shaker with ice
Step 2→
Shake
well until chilled
Step 3→
Strain
into a chilled Coupe glass
Step 4→
Garnish
and serve
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