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Shaken · 1 serving

Last of the Oaxacans

Rick Dobbs's smoky Last Word variation in equal parts mezcal, lime, maraschino liqueur, and green herbal liqueur.

Short answer

Last of the Oaxacans is a shaken cocktail made with mezcal, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, green chartreuse, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Last of the Oaxacans 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
Last of the Oaxacans ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Maraschino Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Green Chartreuse22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Last of the Oaxacans

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a clear V-shaped cocktail glass and reserve exactly one small cocktail cherry without a pick.

  2. 02

    Measure equal parts mezcal, fresh lime juice, maraschino liqueur, and green herbal liqueur into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Fine strain into the chilled cocktail glass so the surface remains clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Place exactly one small cherry at the bottom and serve without citrus, herbs, a pick, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Last of the Oaxacans taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Last of the Oaxacans questions

What is in a Last of the Oaxacans?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, green chartreuse, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Last of the Oaxacans take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Last of the Oaxacans prepared?

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

Is a Last of the Oaxacans 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 B100https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/last-word-riff-last-oaxacans/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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