Gin · Coupe
Last Word
Intensely herbal, tart and a little mysterious, with a sweet cherry undertone.
THE STORY BEHIND THE GLASS
Detroit · recorded in 1916
A 1916 Detroit Athletic Club souvenir menu lists the Last Word by name. That early reference gives a price but no recipe, an important distinction between documenting a name and proving the exact drink served today.
History reference · Difford’s Guide ↗ITS FLAVOR AT A GLANCE
Relative 0–100 estimates, not measurements. Dryness runs sweet → dry; spirit-forwardness describes flavor, not ABV.
FAMILIAR, WITH A DIFFERENCE
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MAKE IT YOURSELF
The recipe
One serving · milliliters · suggested house specification
- 22.5 ml gin
- 22.5 ml green Chartreuse
- 22.5 ml maraschino liqueur
- 22.5 ml lime juice
Shake all ingredients with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass Coupe
Garnish None
Recipe notes & reference
Equal 22.5 ml measures match; maraschino brand left open.
Simple syrup is 1:1 sugar to water by weight; rich syrup is 2:1. Check ingredient labels for allergens. Flavor scores are AI-assisted estimates.
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