Next to Last Word
Ingredients
- 1 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- 2⁄3 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
- 2⁄3 oz Elderflower liqueur
- 5⁄6 oz Lemon juice
- 3 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s optional
Method
Glass:
Photographed in a Waterford Mixology Coupe Clear
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime zest twist.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Express lime zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Next to Last Word contains 165 calories
History:
Last Word history
Review:
A floral riff on the classic Last Word with maraschino to the fore.
The original, equal-parts, recipe is a touch on the sweet side. The addition of saline solution subtly improves this cocktail.
