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Shaken · 1 serving

Last Palabra

Simon Difford's reposado-tequila Last Word variation with green Chartreuse, maraschino, lime, and lavender.

Short answer

Last Palabra is a shaken cocktail made with tequila reposado, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, lavender syrup, lime juice, lavender bitters, and cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Last Palabra 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 Palabra ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado30 ml3 cl1 oz12 parts
Green Chartreuse20 ml2 cl0.7 oz8 parts
Maraschino Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Lavender Syrup2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz9 parts
Lavender Bitters1 dash———
Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one maraschino cherry on a short pick; lime oils expressed and peel discarded

Method

How to make Last Palabra

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe, cut one lime zest strip for expressing, and skewer exactly one maraschino cherry.

  2. 02

    Measure the reposado tequila, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, lavender syrup, lime juice, and lavender bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the drink is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, express the lime oils over the surface, and discard the peel.

  6. 06

    Lay the pick with exactly one cherry across the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Last Palabra 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 Palabra questions

What is in a Last Palabra?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, lavender syrup, lime juice, lavender bitters, and cherry.

How long does a Last Palabra 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 Last Palabra prepared?

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

Is a Last Palabra 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 B109https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4077/last-palabra · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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