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Shaken · 1 serving

Wordsmith

An equal-parts Last Word variation driven by overproof aged pot-still rum, herbal liqueur, maraschino, and fresh lime.

Short answer

Wordsmith is a shaken cocktail made with overproof rum, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, and lime. 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

Wordsmith 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
Wordsmith ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Overproof rum22.5 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
Lime1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lime zest twist

Method

How to make Wordsmith

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a coupe and cut one short narrow lime zest twist before measuring the drink.

  2. 02

    Measure equal 22.5 ml portions of overproof aged rum, green herbal liqueur, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is frosted and the citrus is fully integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe to remove all small ice and citrus fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the single lime twist over the drink, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve at once.

Tasting profile

What does Wordsmith taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (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
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Wordsmith questions

What is in a Wordsmith?

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

How long does a Wordsmith 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 Wordsmith 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 Wordsmith 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 B134https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3445/wordsmith · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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