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Shaken · one serving

Last Word

An equal-parts classic balancing gin, green herbal liqueur, maraschino, and fresh lime.

Short answer

Last Word is a shaken cocktail made with gin, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice. An equal-parts classic balancing gin, green herbal liqueur, maraschino, and fresh lime. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Last Word ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Last Word ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Green Chartreuse22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Maraschino Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Last Word

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a stemmed cocktail glass thoroughly and measure the four ingredients in equal portions.

  2. 02

    Pour the gin, green herbal liqueur, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the shaker is frosted and the drink is properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain through the shaker strainer and a small mesh strainer into the chilled glass.

  6. 06

    Leave the surface clean and ungarnished, and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Last Word 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 Word questions

What is in a Last Word?

Kokto’s build uses gin, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice.

How long does a Last Word take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Last Word 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 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.

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