Timeless Classic

Last Word

Four equal pours of gin, Alpine green herbal liqueur, maraschino, and fresh lime in razor balance.

Gin Shaken Served up 3 min · 26% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Single dark brandied cherry

London Dry Gin 22.5 ml
Green Alpine Herbal Liqueur 22.5 ml
Maraschino Cherry Liqueur 22.5 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 22.5 ml

Preparation

Add equal measures of gin, green herbal liqueur, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice to a shaker.
Fill with cold ice and shake hard for 12 seconds.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe and add a dark cherry.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Green herbal liqueur is rare and pricey—muddle fresh mint, basil, and a pinch of rosemary into gin, lime, and honey-cherry syrup for a vivid botanical cousin.

Gin 45 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 22.5 ml
Honey or Simple Syrup 20 ml
Fresh Mint & Basil Leaves + Tiny Sprig Rosemary 5 leaves
Almond Extract (optional cherry-pit echo) 1 drop

At-Home Steps

Muddle mint, basil, and a tiny needle of rosemary with honey syrup in a shaker or jar.
Add gin, fresh lime juice, and ice; shake hard for 12 seconds.
Double-strain through a fine mesh sieve into a chilled stemmed glass.

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How do you make Last Word at home with everyday ingredients?

Green herbal liqueur is rare and pricey—muddle fresh mint, basil, and a pinch of rosemary into gin, lime, and honey-cherry syrup for a vivid botanical cousin. Ingredients: 45 ml Gin, 22.5 ml Fresh Lime Juice, 20 ml Honey or Simple Syrup, 5 leaves Fresh Mint & Basil Leaves + Tiny Sprig Rosemary, 1 drop Almond Extract (optional cherry-pit echo). Steps: Muddle mint, basil, and a tiny needle of rosemary with honey syrup in a shaker or jar. Add gin, fresh lime juice, and ice; shake hard for 12 seconds. Double-strain through a fine mesh sieve into a chilled stemmed glass.

What is the full craft bar specification for Last Word?

Last Word (Gin, 26% ABV) is prepared shaken with served up and garnished with single dark brandied cherry. Ingredients: 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) London Dry Gin, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Green Alpine Herbal Liqueur, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Maraschino Cherry Liqueur, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lime Juice.