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Original Word

1 oz Calvados, Chateau du Breuil (Is what I use, ymmv)
2⁄3 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
2⁄3 oz Rhubarb liqueur
2⁄3 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake ingredients
Double strain into a Nick & Nora
Maraschino cherry garnish (Luxardo)

Notes

Riff on the Last Word and built according to the specs that suit me. Feel free to play with the ratios, but knowing that it is based on a classic equal parts drink.

History

I finished writing an original story, and to celebrate I created this drink. Quite proud of both. Hope you enjoy it!

Cocktail summary
Posted by Szusty on
Created by
Szusty
Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand
Year
2025
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Comments
Shawn C commented on 12/03/2025:

I am not a fan of the basic Last Word recipe because of how the lime acidity pummels it in the fully equal parts recipe. All Last Word versions improve as they warm, since the acidity mellows and the sweetness begins to balance, and the herbal elements begin to come forward. This version is a refreshingly fruity riff, giving us apple & rhubarb in place of juniper and cherry pit flavors. I used Busnel Calvados and Giffard Rhubarbe.