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Shaken · 1 serving

Famous Last Word

An Irish whiskey Last Word variation with green herbal liqueur, bianco quinquina, and lime.

Short answer

Famous Last Word is a shaken cocktail made with irish whiskey, green chartreuse, quinquina, lime juice, and cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassNickAndNora
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Famous Last Word ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Famous Last Word ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Irish whiskey20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Green Chartreuse20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Quinquina20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Lime Juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small dark cocktail cherry on one very short plain pick

Method

How to make Famous Last Word

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear Nick and Nora glass and drain exactly one small dark cocktail cherry onto one very short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the Irish whiskey, green herbal liqueur, bianco quinquina, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the equal-parts mixture is very cold and integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled glass without transferring any ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Rest the single compact cherry pick at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Famous Last Word taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and bitterness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Famous Last Word questions

What is in a Famous Last Word?

Kokto’s build uses irish whiskey, green chartreuse, quinquina, lime juice, and cherry.

How long does a Famous Last Word take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Famous Last Word prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Famous Last Word alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B151https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/24654/famous-last-word · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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