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Mezcal Last Word in a coupe, drawn with its ingredient layers

Mezcal Last Word recipe

ShakenCoupeNo ice25% ABV

The Mezcal Last Word is a shaken agave cocktail, made with mezcal, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur and more, served in a coupe. It is citrusy.

Strength: about 25% ABV in the glass, roughly 23 g of alcohol per drink (an estimate; brands and dilution vary).

The Last Word in equal parts, with smoky mezcal in place of gin.

Mezcal Last Word ingredients

Mezcal22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Green Chartreuse22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Maraschino liqueur22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Lime juice22.5 ml (¾ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Mezcal Last Word

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
None
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Mezcal Last Word: quick answers

How strong is a Mezcal Last Word?
About 25% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 23 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
What glass is a Mezcal Last Word served in?
A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Mezcal Last Word have?
4 in total: mezcal, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur and lime juice.

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