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Shaken · 1 serving

Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word)

Edward Godard's cognac-led Last Word variation with yellow herbal liqueur, ginger liqueur, and fresh lemon.

Short answer

Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word) is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, yellow chartreuse, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, and candied ginger. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word) 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
Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word) ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac40 ml4 cl1.4 oz2.7 parts
Yellow Chartreuse20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1.3 parts
Ginger liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Candied Ginger1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very small crystallized-ginger cube on a short plain pick

Method

How to make Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word)

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and place one very small crystallized-ginger cube on a short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the cognac, yellow herbal liqueur, ginger liqueur, and fresh lemon juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the drink is very cold, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments enter the glass.

  6. 06

    Rest exactly the single compact ginger pick at the rim and serve without additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Mon Dernier Mot (My 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

Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word) questions

What is in a Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word)?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, yellow chartreuse, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, and candied ginger.

How long does a Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word) 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 Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word) 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 Mon Dernier Mot (My 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 B118https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3683/mon-dernier-mot-my-last-word · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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