The Royal Family

1 oz Ginger liqueur, King's Ginger
1 oz Canadian whisky, Crown Royal
1 oz Tequila, Herradura Reposado
1 ds Baked Apple Bitters, Barkeep
2 dr Cardamom bitters, Scrappy's
Instructions

Stir ingredients over ice.
Strain and pour into coupe or rocks glass.
Thinly slice a royal gala apple along its side and float it on top of the cocktail.

Notes

Use Bourbon if you've a sweet tooth. Amp up the cardamom if you've a spicy tooth. All teeth welcome.

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Year
2011
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jan Ollner
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Biff Malibu commented on 4/05/2026:

Very important to keep an eye on the "Reposado". . .I used a Blanco, and it was not the best choice. A slightly softer Tequila would have been a better move on my part.

Martini L.E.F.

2 1⁄4 oz Gin, Citadelle
1 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Burlesque
Instructions

Stir with cracked ice. Serve without garnish.

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Year
2013
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2 stars
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MOJO1229 commented on 8/09/2016:

<br />This is only the second martini in my life, so I don't have much of a background to compare this martini against other martinis. However, I know what I like and what I don't like, and I have enough experience with alcoholic beverages, so that I can make some suggestions that may change a so-so drink into a better drink.

With that background, I rated the Martini L.E.F. as a 2.5 cocktail. Why? First, the current recipe calls for two dashes of Bittermens Burlesque bitters. I believe one dash will be enough (as a side note, I wonder if there might be a better bitters for this drink; I think so, but at this time, I'm not sure what would make for a better alternative). I also wonder if there might be a better alternative to Lillet Blanc. I think there is; I will be trying Dolin's blanc vermouth.

Finally, the receipe specifically calls for no garnish. I drank some of the original cocktail with no garnish, and found the taste to be somewhat harsh, so I used a lemeon twist, making sure to express a good amound of the lemon oil on top of the cocktail. That was a definite improvement.

In short, to improve this drink I recommend: (1) use just 1 dash of Bittermen Burlesque bitters, not two (and possibly use a different bitters altogether); (2) use something different for Lillet Blanc, perhaps a topshelf vermouth, or maybe Cocchi Americano; and (3) use a garnish to add a complementary flavor and added complexity. I suggest a lemon twist (but others may come up with a better alternative). Meanwhile, live the good life--drink and enjoy!

Monastery Cocktail

1 1⁄3 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano
2⁄3 oz Bénédictine
1⁄3 oz Bitters, Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter
Instructions

Stir in a mixing glass with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

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Source reference

http://the-bitter-truth.com/bitter/jerry-thomas/

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Aromatic Collins

1 oz Bitters, Angostura
1 oz Lemon juice
1 oz Rich simple syrup 2:1
1 oz Soda water (to top)
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake juice and simple syrup with ice, strain into a Collins over ice, layer bitters over drink, top with soda, garnish with lemon peel.

Yields Drink
Year
2011
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Jamie Boudreau, Canon, Seattle, WA.
Source reference

http://www.smallscreennetwork.com/video/660/raising_the_bar_aromatic_co…

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3 stars
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Craig E commented on 3/07/2019:

Some light curating including clarifying the rich simple. I imagine that will make the layering even more foolproof. Thanks @noksagt. 

The Blur

3⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
3⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Maraska
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
4 oz Sparkling white wine (Cava, or other dry sparkling wine)
Instructions

Shake all but wine, strain into Champagne flute, top with sparkling wine.

Notes

Sparkling wine Last Word variant served as a brunch cocktail at Nopa in San Francisco.

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Creator
Nopa, San Francisco, CA.
Source reference

bit.ly/12prjHz

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  • We're big last word/Chartruse fans. This is excellent! — ★★★★★
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christina in tacoma commented on 2/15/2017:

I love the flavors of a last word cocktail but not the sweetness. This is a great solution, very light and refreshing.

Staying Together For The Children

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Plymouth Navy Strength
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄2 oz Amaro Montenegro
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir/strain/rocks/lemon twist

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(27 ratings)
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  • Try again with different Fernet
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bearz42 commented on 8/24/2018:

The name is perfect for the cocktail. I bitter beauty.

 

I've also substituted the gin for high proof american whiskey as well as regular 80 proof plymouth.

Wasabijazz commented on 9/08/2024:

Question: Is the fernet to be used as a float here or stirred in?

Stephanie Miller OR The Sexy Liberal Cocktail

2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1⁄2 oz Averna
2 ds Bitters, Angostura Orange
Instructions

Stir/strain/up garnish with sarcasm and box wine.

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Dove & Daisy

1 1⁄2 oz Tequila, Milagro Silver
1 oz Orange liqueur, Combier L'Original Liqueur D'Orange
1⁄2 oz Aperol
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1 twst Grapefruit peel
2 oz Soda water
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a salt-rimmed Collins glass filled with ice. Top with ~2 oz soda water and garnish with a 3-inch swath of grapefruit peel.

Notes

A combination of a Paloma (Dove) and a Margarita (Daisy).

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Tyler Wang, No. 9 Park, Boston, MA.
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2013/03/dove-daisy.html

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3.5 stars
(6 ratings)
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  • I can't imagine why the other person gave this 2 stars. Classic combo of flavors. — ★★★★★
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Benediction

1 oz Brandy
3⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
3⁄4 oz Bénédictine
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Absinthe
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

History

Inspired by eGullet user elix, who called for a Last Word variant by this name employing Bénédictine. It ended up being more of a Sidecar/Widow's Kiss variant. If you'd like to name an equal parts brandy/Bénédictine/Maraschino/lemon drink, it's yours for the taking.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Source reference

http://forums.egullet.org/topic/53404-the-last-word/?p=1894793

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4.5 stars
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  • Wow
  • Subbed Strega for chartreuse. Sophisticated sidecar alternative.
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bkemp1984 commented on 4/14/2023:

Like but don't love, with Torres 10. Next time I'd at least up the brandy, maybe dial back the liqueurs a bit

Fernetaboutit

3⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
3⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
3⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

Notes

Surprised this one wasn't already on KC.

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Creator
15 Romolo, San Francisco, CA.
Source reference

http://forums.egullet.org/topic/53404-the-last-word/?p=1914558

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  • Dark and murky drink that is really enjoyable. Maraschino nose, sour start, herbal body and minty fresh finish, a really nice drink all in all.
  • Would have to do some A/B testing to determine if this or the similar Industry Sour wins.
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mikejaz2 commented on 12/31/2014:

couldn't believe one could actually drink a concoction with this much sweet stuff in it.  It's an interesting combination of flavas, but not sure if it could be a regular.  However, I find that Fernet Branca-based cocktails are sort of growing on me...an odd flavor to start with, but quite soothing after a while.

Canephoros commented on 10/12/2015:

This is a nice drink.  Over the weekend, I made a Fernetaboutit, Death is not the End, Corpse Defiler 666, Bitter Apricot, and a You Only Live Twice.  I was looking for ways to use Bonal Gentiane Quina, at first.  This drink is a good digestif, I will surely make it again.

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