Penultimate Word
Gin meets sharp lemon, Aperol and dry, nutty maraschino in this modern cousin of the Last Word.
Ingredients
- Gin30 ml
- Maraschino liqueur20 ml
- Aperol20 ml
- Lemon juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice20 ml
- Orange, to garnish (optional)1 strip
Method
- Chill a coupe in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes.
- Measure the gin, maraschino, lemon juice and Aperol into a shaker.
- Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Shake hard for about 30 seconds, until very cold.
- Double strain into the chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a strip of orange peel, if you like.
About this drink
The Penultimate Word is a newer riff on the Prohibition-era Last Word, with the green Chartreuse swapped for Aperol. It keeps the same tight, equal-parts shape but takes on a brighter, bittersweet citrus edge from the Aperol. The name is a small joke: the next-to-last word, not the last.
