Wordsmith
Ingredients
- 3⁄4 oz Overproof aged pot still rum
- 3⁄4 oz Green Chartreuse
- 3⁄4 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
- 3⁄4 oz Lime juice
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 Wordsmith contains 202 calories
History:
A riff on a Last Word created in 2009 by Chuck Taggart, Los Angeles and named by Dave Stolte.
See: Last Word history
Review:
Punchy pot-still rum with equally powerful Green Chartreuse supported by maraschino liqueur with lime zestiness. Powerful in every respect. (Perhaps split serve between two in Nick & Nora glasses.)
