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Mezcal takes the place of gin, and Aperol replaces Chartreuse in this simple riff on the Last Word.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Mezcal takes the place of gin, and Aperol replaces Chartreuse in this simple riff on the Last Word.
Somewhere between a Martini and a Margarita exists the semi-spicy Mexi-gin Martini.
A savory-sour mixture of tequila, tangerine and lime juices and housemade dill syrup—the final pull of summer's herbs—from Morgan Schick of San Francisco's Trick Dog.
Blanc vermouth tempers mezcal in this Martinez variation.
Calvert opts for a triple-threat of Cocchi Americano, cognac and vermouth, rounded out by pineau des charentes in his Suppressor #4.
A simple but bold mix of cucumber, lime and tequila or mezcal.
This is a Smuggler’s Cove adaptation of a classic, which illustrates how flash blending whips up egg-based cocktails to frothy perfection.
Tom Macy splits the citrus component of his Last Word between lemon and lime, for a brighter expression of the classic recipe.
A traditional, equal-parts take on the Last Word calling on Tanqueray No. 10 Gin.
A Vesper Martini made simply with gin, vodka and Cocchi Americano.