Recently I was staying with some friends in NYC, and one of them came to me and said “hey for our BBQ this evening, you should make a signature cocktail!” Three, I’ve never met anyone who didn’t like it. It has more complex flavors than most citrus drinks like a daiquiri or margarita. Well for starters, it’s incredibly easy to make, with equal parts everything. In my mind? The Last Word might be the perfect cocktail. Or at least as close to perfect as one can get. It was developed in the 1920s at the Detroit Athletic Club, and then disappeared for decades before finding a resurgence in the early 2000s as craft cocktails became en vogue again. ![]() The price is higher comparatively because they actually age it (similar to it’s sister liqueur, yellow chartreuse).I make a lot of drinks for friends, but oddly enough the drink I make the most? It’s not an old fashioned, ok, actually it’s probably a daiquiri…īut the drink I make the second most isn’t one of the more famous classic cocktails, but rather it’s a lesser known prohibition era drink known as The Last Word. The upside is that will last you a long time on your shelf, and has a much higher alcohol percentage compared to other liqueurs. It runs your tab up to around $55-$65 a bottle. That’s quite the combination! This liqueur is definitely on the expensive side as well (probably one of the most expensive liqueurs I’ve invested in, in my home bar). Their website notes that the flavor profile is very herbaceous, is minty, with notes of pine sap and even citrus flavors. ![]() Green chartreuse is a liquor that’s added to a variety of cocktails, most notably the Last Word and it’s counterpart the Final Ward as well.Īccording to the makers of Green Chartreuse, this liqueur is made up of over 130 plants, roots, barks, and spices. Here are some helpful details below to help guide you through this cocktail recipe for the perfect green chartreuse cocktail. Kitchen Blow Torch (if you want to light things on fire carefully).Grab all the recipe details below and let’s getting to mixing! “School” Supplies: I think even Frank Fogarty (the man who originally made it famous) would agree that this is the kind of cocktail that will even, “Put a spell on you…”. I think you may feel the same way after indulging in this delicious cocktail recipe as well. Not only does the green chartreuse liquor match her signature dress color, but I really think she knows how to command a room and get what she wants. I felt like the classic Last Word cocktail would be a great way to pay homage to Winifred. If you’re ready to get your gin on though, stick around. If you just got to part three of this epic series, make sure you also check out part one (The Sarah Sanderson – Yellowbird Cocktail) and part two (The Mary Sanderson – A Black Vodka Bloody Mary). ![]() I’ve officially made three cocktails inspired by each Sanderson sister from the movie and I am so excited to share this LAST drink to finish off the series (pun intended). This is part three of my Hocus Pocus themed cocktails. If you’re looking to celebrate Halloween in style, try out this classic cocktail inspired by the head witch in charge! A truly delicious gin drink that won’t be the last drink, but may give you the last word…
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