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Shaken · 1 serving

Penultimate Word

A bittersweet Last Word variation pairing dry gin, orange aperitif, maraschino, and fresh lemon.

Short answer

Penultimate Word is a shaken cocktail made with london dry gin, orange aperitif, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Penultimate 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
Penultimate Word ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry ginSource suggests this bottle (not required): Hayman's London Dry Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz1.5 parts
Orange aperitifSource suggests this bottle (not required): Luxardo Aperitivo20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Maraschino LiqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): Luxardo Maraschino20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Lemon Juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Penultimate Word

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the London dry gin, orange aperitif, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lemon juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the orange-red mixture is very cold and balanced by dilution.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice chips or citrus pulp remain.

  6. 06

    Express the single compact orange twist, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Penultimate Word taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Penultimate Word questions

What is in a Penultimate Word?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, orange aperitif, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and orange.

How long does a Penultimate 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 Penultimate 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 Penultimate 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 B160https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/37037/penultimate-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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