Last Updated on September 17, 2023 by Leah Hall
Nice and boozy, this classic cocktail, The Last Word, makes the most of the flavors of Chartreuse and Luxardo! Cheers!
Recently we bought a bottle of Chartreuse, a herbal liqueur distilled by Carthusian Monks of France that contains 130 herbs plants and flowers. I had been seeing a number of amazing looking and sounding cocktails on various sites that all used Chartreuse, so being intrigued I set out to find a drink that would be appropriate to use this very unique liqueur.
The Last Word Cocktail Recipe
One recipe for Chartreuse Liquor that kept popping up was a cocktail named The Last Word. Invented in the Detroit Athletic Club during Prohibition, this Chartreuse cocktail is a classic drink that has regained popularity with the resurgence of speakeasy bars. Because it is a classic cocktail, we couldn’t wait to make one!
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Tulip Glasses (ours is vintage, sorry!) / Hawthorne Strainer / Jigger / Shaker
Last Word Cocktail Ingredients
- Gin
- Luxardo Marsachino Liquor
- green chartreuse
- lime juice
What Does the Last Word Cocktail Taste Like?
The recipe combines equal parts the bright crispness of gin, the herbaceous bite of the Chartreuse, sweet maraschino liqueur, and the citrus burst from a lime. This cocktail starts out fragrantly herbaceous and slightly sour, but finishes with a bright sweetness that is quite refreshing. We also like the Chartreuse in one of our other cocktails, the Champs Elysees, cheers!
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Other Chartreuse Cocktails
- The Last Word – Pinch and Swirl
- Chartreuse Swizzle – Imbibe
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- The Monk’s Muse
- Gin, Chartreuse and Cucumber Cocktail – Honest Cooking
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- Lemon Verbena Gimlet – Grey is the New Black
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- Basil Lemon Collins – Platings and Pairings
- Gin & Snap Pea Cocktail
- Sparkling Cucumber Mint Gin – The Little Epicurean
The Last Word - A Gin and Chartreuse Cocktail
A classic cocktail with a combination of gin, chartreuse and Luxardo maraschino liqueur with the citrus flavor of lime.
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 oz Gin
- 3/4 oz Chartruese
- 3/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
Instructions
Fill a shaker with ice.
Pour gin, chartreuse, cherry liqueur and lime juice in, and shake.
Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with a lemon or lime twist.
Cheers!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 231Total Fat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 26.2gFiber: 0.1gSugar: 24.6gProtein: 0.1g
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Angie @ My So-Called Chaos
Monday 11th of January 2016
That looks really good!
The 'Noms.
Monday 11th of January 2016
Thank you!
angie
Sunday 10th of January 2016
sounds delicious
The 'Noms.
Sunday 10th of January 2016
Thanks!
hooplah
Saturday 9th of January 2016
Totally mixing this drink this weekend! We're visiting family, so it's kinda required :D
The 'Noms.
Sunday 10th of January 2016
Hope you enjoyed it! Cheers!
Rae
Saturday 9th of January 2016
This is one of my FAVORITE drinks (and I don't drink gin!) As a warning to those who are considering making this delicious libation—it catches up to you quickly and makes you act a fool. The key is moderation. ;)
The 'Noms.
Sunday 10th of January 2016
It is good! Thanks for stopping by!