Secret Classics, Sour & Herbal, Pre-Prohibitiongin
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⏱ 5 minMedium
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Last Word
A cult classic with herbal and sour character, perfectly balanced with an evenly proportioned structure. Long forgotten, then rediscovered.
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Last Word was created at the Detroit Athletic Club in the 1910s. However, with the Prohibition Period and changing tastes, it was forgotten.
It was rediscovered by a bar in Seattle in the early 2000s and instantly became a modern classic.
Four ingredients, equal proportions. Neither one dominates, nor one takes a back seat. The intense herbal character of chartreuse, the subtle sweetness of maraschino, the acidity of lime and the backbone of gin combine to create a surprisingly balanced structure.
