Last Word

What it tastes like

Bright, citrus-forward. Overall it reads as herbal.

Why this recipe works

Shaking is essential here: it chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus so the Last Word lands cold, bright and lightly textured.

Ingredient tips

• Use fresh lime — bottled juice tastes flat and slightly bitter against the spirit.

Common mistakes

• Shaking too briefly. Shake hard for around 10–12 seconds so the drink chills and dilutes properly.
• Reaching for bottled juice. Fresh-squeezed citrus is the single biggest quality jump you can make.
• Serving in a warm glass. Chill the coupe or martini glass in the freezer first.

Variations to try

• Try a London Dry gin for a drier finish, or a contemporary gin for softer botanicals.
• No lime? Try Lemon as a substitute (changes the flavour slightly).