Comments on: The Last Word with an Asterisk: variations on a classic cocktail https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/ You can make these cocktails. Start right now. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:13:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-162623 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:13:47 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-162623 In reply to Mark Fenner.

Hi, Mark, smoke and grapefruit, yes, that sounds like just the thing. It’s a nice, hot day here as I write this, and it has me thinking about the obvious: a mezcal and grapefruit version of a marguerita. Thanks!

]]> By: Mark Fenner https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-162504 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 01:11:54 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-162504 Many years after reading this (and possibly too many Last Words, Final Wards, and everything in between — currently drinking a Dernier Mot using Plantation 5 year rum — not agricole, but lovely for mixing and my go-to for daiquaris and Old Cubans — thanks again!), my solution to the “tequila paradox” is to use mezcal and grapefruit. They are a classic pairing, themselves. Grapefruit plus smoke (whether mezcal or Islay scotch) is wonderful. Adding Maraschino and Chartreuse heightens the peppery-ness and spice. And it works well enough. Particularly in the colder months.

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-110997 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 23:55:17 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-110997 In reply to Paul Ilechko.

Last Dance, that’s a cute name. Yes, the formula does look a bit on the sweet side. I think I agree with your amendments as a starting point. I look forward to trying this one. Thanks.

]]> By: Paul Ilechko https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-110980 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:48:06 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-110980 There is also an Armagnac variant called the Last Dance. The recipe I have seen called for:

¾ oz. Armagnac
¾ oz. yellow Chartreuse
¾ oz. maraschino liqueur
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice

To be honest, I found it too sweet. I think I would up the brandy and lower the maraschino if I made it again.

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-108891 Sun, 11 Jun 2017 20:23:07 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-108891 In reply to Ray Landry.

Small adjustments can go a long way; glad you enjoyed it.

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]]> By: Ray Landry https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-108890 Sun, 11 Jun 2017 18:46:28 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-108890 Love the Last Word cocktail! It is a little strong for my wife. So we tried equal parts of lime juice, green Chartreuse, Maraschino (Luxardo) and multiple parts (use choose) champagne (or cava). Wonderful !!!

]]> By: Donough https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-108254 Sat, 03 Dec 2016 22:37:30 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-108254 Challanging stereotypes and bastardising a bartenders classic with an out of fashion cheap suburban liqueur. It’s so amusing, infuriating and also surprisingly delicious. This does require a 3.5ml barspoon of 1:1 simple syrup to balance, but some show it works.

The Lost World:

30 Gin
30 Maraschino
30 Midori
30 Lime
1 BSP Simple (1:1)

Shake, Up, Cherry

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-107157 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:44:48 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-107157 In reply to CBrand.

I’m glad that worked out. Thanks for the update.

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-107153 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 03:56:24 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-107153 In reply to CBrand.

Excellent! Glad you enjoyed it!

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]]> By: CBrand https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-107151 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 02:00:55 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-107151 Made it tonight with Rum. Fantastic! I think it is better than the traditional Gin Last Word. Thanks for the tip.

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-106896 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 22:23:00 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-106896 In reply to Tom Roughton.

I keep forgetting about the Wordsmith. I’m still looking forward to trying it one day. Thanks!

]]> By: Tom Roughton https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-106140 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 19:40:16 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-106140 Sorry I miswrote the Paper Plane. It’s bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol and lemon. I’ll sometimes use luxardo instead of Aperol, it’s really tasty both ways

]]> By: Tom Roughton https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-106139 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 19:37:15 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-106139 So there’s also the Wordsmith, made with Smith and Cross Jamaican rum, which is also amazing with the hogo of the old school style rum. Another is the Paper Plane from Samuel Ross of Attaboy and Milk and Honey fame. It’s made with bourbon, Amaro Nonino, green, and lemon. It’s maybe my favorite Last Word variation. Cheers!

]]> By: Detroit’s Finest: The Last Word Cocktail | Cold Glass https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-96275 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:04:29 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-96275 […] time: Last Word variants. Perhaps they’ll help this cocktail […]

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-85973 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:27:41 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-85973 In reply to Chuck Cogan.

It’s fun that you and your wife are starting a cocktail discovery, and I’m delighted that you are experimenting with Last Word. The Angostura rums are still on my todo list, and now I have a little nudge to learn about them sooner rather than later.

Thanks for the motivation, and for taking time to add to the conversation.

]]> By: Chuck Cogan https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-85968 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:16:09 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-85968 First post here for me….
Me and my wife are quite new to the cocktail game, basically just started a few months ago.
We have tried the original Last Word a few times and we like the herbal complex taste of it, just never thought about switching out the Gin for any other base spirit. But after reading this i just had to try it with Rum, although we have no Rhum Agricole i went with our favourite Rum – Angostura 1919.
And i have to say it works really very well.
The Rum sure comes through, so does the Chartreuse and the lime ofcourse…the only thing that gets to take the backseat here is the Maraschino, even though you can smell it the taste is a bit hidden.
But all in all a great tasting cocktail, both in its original form and now the Rum variation.

]]> By: Shady Characters » Miscellany № 53: Dinner ampersand drinks https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-84632 Sun, 03 Aug 2014 18:09:49 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-84632 […] neither the Ampersand Cocktail nor the Interrobang Manhattan take your fancy, perhaps an Asterisk would be in order? Doug Ford at Cold Glass describes this variant on a cocktail called The Last […]

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-9026 Fri, 10 May 2013 15:03:46 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-9026 In reply to Matt.

I’m delighted that you enjoyed it. Sounds like an interesting experiment.

]]> By: Matt https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-9020 Fri, 10 May 2013 02:53:11 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-9020 In reply to Doug Ford.

Just made a Final Ward for the first time using Bulleit Rye and garnished with some fresh lemon verbena. Now that is a great drink for the beginning of May. Thanks for these recipes. I might try to make a Grand Marnier variant instead of regular cognac, using lemon instead of lime.

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-8334 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:40:01 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-8334 In reply to Christopher Chase.

Interesting that you have easy access to the yellow and not the green. In my Minneapolis market, it has been the other way around for the last two or three years, until yellow reappeared recently. I should probably try a Final Ward with the yellow Chartreuse, I think that would be interesting.

]]> By: Mike Janowski https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-8330 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:14:52 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-8330 In reply to Christopher Chase.

Actually, I acquired the bottle from a friend, but pretty much any decent liquor store around here in Chicago has it.

]]> By: Christopher Chase https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-8329 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:42:13 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-8329 I’ve only Phil’s “The Final Ward” recipe made with Yellow Chartreuse; where did you find the green version? (I’ll have to try it!)

]]> By: mikejaz2 https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-7128 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:51:07 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-7128 Stumbled onto this blog from kindredcocktails.com; made a variant using white whiskey (High West Silver OMG pure rye), and doubling the base spirit amount, as I prefer a little less sweety-soury and more whiskey flavor. Served it up, garnished with a genuine Maraschino cherry and a bit of the sticky syrup at the bottom of the glass. Fantastic! This will be entering my regular cocktail rotation this spring/summer…I can’t wait to make these for our neighborhood dining group. And, love this site as well, look forward to exploring more posts.

]]> By: Might I have a Word with you? | Tempered Spirits https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-2694 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:49:49 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-2694 […] Bar Basics website and see the Final Ward (with rye) and the Wordsmith (with rum), then take a look at Cold Glass to see some beautiful photos and a couple more variations (one with rhum, one with brandy). Or, after hopping through a time […]

]]> By: Might I have a Word with you? « Tempered Spirits https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-2067 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:17:28 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-2067 […] Bar Basics website and see the Final Ward (with rye) and the Wordsmith (with rum), then take a look at Cold Glass to see some beautiful photos and a couple more variations (one with rhum, one with brandy). Or, after hopping through a time […]

]]> By: Stan https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-858 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:39:21 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-858 omg just had a final ward with rye, but used a little more rye (1 1/4 oz) than the other ingredients (3/4 oz, but didn’t measure the lemon, used half a lemon) and it was AMAZING. I usually make w/ equal parts gin and the others but this far surpasses it. the spicy rye played so nicely with everything. yum!!

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-529 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:12:27 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-529 In reply to larrymkatz.

Doubling up the base spirit is an interesting approach to this drink, one I haven’t tried. I’ll give it a test next time. As they say, recipes are just guidelines. Thanks!

]]> By: larrymkatz https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-528 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:42:11 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-528 I love the Last Word and Final Ward and look forward to trying your variations. My own preference is to seriously short the Chartreuse, as you suggest, and the Maraschino and lime, too, by changing the proportions: I double the amount of base spirit (two parts base spirit to one part Chartreuse, one part Maraschino, one part lime — or lemon, which is another interesting variation, a whole other discussion). To my taste, increasing the amount of gin (or whatever) tames the Chartreuse and Maraschino and, perhaps counterintuitively, results in a lighter, more refreshing drink. Not that I would turn up my nose and a Last/Final Word/Ward mixed to the classic proportions.

]]> By: Lucas https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-451 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:22:45 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-451 Flora, in Oakland, CA, has an awesome variation using a smokey Mezcal in place of the Gin. IMHO tastes better than the original.

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2011/04/01/the-last-word-with-an-asterisk-variations-on-a-classic-cocktail/#comment-430 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:53:04 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=2500#comment-430 Pisco and rhubarb, that’s a very interesting combination. (And I love the name, “Final Rhuse,” very amusing.) Reminds me to be looking for the tops of my rhubarb to be peeking up real soon, now that the snow is off.

And I’m glad you mentioned genever, I forgot to try that. I think it would work very well.

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