Method
How to make Last Word
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a stemmed cocktail glass thoroughly and measure the four ingredients in equal portions.
- 02
Pour the gin, green herbal liqueur, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the shaker is frosted and the drink is properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain through the shaker strainer and a small mesh strainer into the chilled glass.
- 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.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessMedium · 3/5
- SournessHigh · 4/5
- BitternessLow · 2/5
- StrengthHigh · 4/5
- FreshnessHigh · 4/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Last Word: ingredient choices
What are the four equal parts in a Last Word?
This build measures 22.5 ml each of gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur and lime juice. Maraschino is a liqueur here, not syrup from a jar of cocktail cherries.
Compare Naked and Famous: ingredients and measuresMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of Last WordMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
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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ShakenBad Word
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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 B002https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/last-word/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved