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Sun, 04 Dec 2016 05:43:22 +0000

[…] more aggressively flavored, liqueur-sweetened sour is the Last Word: gin, lime juice, Chartreuse, and Maraschino. The Last Word is a gin sour, not whiskey, but it […]

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Sat, 03 Dec 2016 20:52:28 +0000

[…] more aggressively flavored, liqueur-sweetened sour is the Last Word: gin, lime juice, Chartreuse, and Maraschino. The Last Word is a gin sour, not whiskey, but it […]

By: Doug Ford

Doug Ford — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:22:14 +0000

In reply to csempere109. Bitterness v. citrus, that’s an interesting observation, and a subtlety I don’t always think about. I know what you mean about sours—my love for them comes and goes. One season, they’re my favorite thing; the next season, I’ll stay away altogether. Curious how tastes change. Thanks!

By: csempere109

csempere109 — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 06:23:34 +0000

It’s easier to balance than the Aviation, but I think I might prefer the way the Aviation pits some bitterness (from the creme de violette) against the citrus. It may just be the lime I used in this Last Word – it’s more powerful than I expected. Maybe I’m just not enough of a fan of sours. But the Chartreuse and maraschino do work well together.

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Shady Characters » Miscellany № 53: Dinner ampersand drinks — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 18:15:30 +0000

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By: Marty C

Marty C — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:56:32 +0000

In reply to Marty C. Errr...I mean "correct". Duh.

By: Marty C

Marty C — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:55:50 +0000

Great cocktail. Your speculation about the yellow vs. green Charteuse is corrted in my opinion. Did side-by-side taste testing last night…the one made with yellow was definitely a little better balanced. It’s a matter of taste, though! Thanks!

By: Doug Ford

Doug Ford — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:05:22 +0000

In reply to Brian. It's really exciting to know you found something new that you enjoy. I'm a happy guy tonight.

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:24:12 +0000

That was quite delightful. The sweet, nuttiness of the Luxardo Maraschino balances the Chartreuse. The lime complements the spiciness. Best Chartreuse cocktail I’ve had so far.

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Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:33:42 +0000

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By: Doug Ford

Doug Ford — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:18:17 +0000

In reply to Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. My first encounter with the Last Word is fairly recent, and I couldn't help but wonder how I got this old without knowing that this was going on. Never been to ZigZag, but on the face of it, it seems like it would be an excellent starting point. Have fun!

By: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:40:38 +0000

“It turns out that Chartreuse and Maraschino makes a lot of sense, in a 1+1=3 sort of way.”

Couldn’t have said it any better. Never tried the Last Word before, but will add it to the list of to-do’s. Perhaps I will even order one up at the Zig Zag.