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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Irish whiskey | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 1 part |
Green Chartreuse | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 1 part |
Quinquina | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 1 part |
Lime Juice | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 1 part |
Cherry | 1 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.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear Nick and Nora glass and drain exactly one small dark cocktail cherry onto one very short plain pick.
- 02
Measure the Irish whiskey, green herbal liqueur, bianco quinquina, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the equal-parts mixture is very cold and integrated.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled glass without transferring any ice fragments.
- 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.
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





