Final Word
A Last Word variation that swaps gin for rye whiskey.
Base spirit
Rye
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake
The Final Word keeps the equal-parts Last Word structure—green Chartreuse, maraschino, and lime—but uses rye instead of gin. Whiskey warmth shifts the herbal sour toward a richer, spicier finish. Shaken and served up, it is a clear modern variation for whiskey drinkers.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 0.75 oz rye whiskey
- • 0.75 oz green Chartreuse
- • 0.75 oz maraschino liqueur
- • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
Did you know?
“The Final Word is part of the wave of Last Word riffs that followed the drink’s early-2000s craft revival.”
Source:Modern Last Word variation histories
Bartender's Note
Equal parts are essential. A spicy rye stands up to Chartreuse better than a soft bourbon.
Missing a bottle? See smart swaps in Learn.
How to make the Final Word
- 1Shake all ingredients with ice
- 2 into a chilled coupe
- 3Serve ungarnished
