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The Last Word: a classic cocktail of American origin dating back to 1916.
Recipe
For 1 person
2 cl gin
2 cl green chartreuse
2 cl maraschino
2 cl lime juice
How to make
Technique: shaker / Glass: martini / Type: short drink (8cl) / Time: 4 mn
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Shake the gin, green chartreuse, maraschino and lime juice with a few ice cubes.
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Strain into a martini glass.
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Garnish with 2 black maraschino olives on a wooden pick.
History
The Last Word is a classic cocktail made with equal parts gin, green chartreuse, maraschino and lime juice.
This cocktail is said to have originated shortly before the summer of 1916, when its name was first mentioned. It was part of a cocktail list in a souvenir menu sent to Detroit Athletic Club members.
