Erik Adkins’ Last Word

Erik Adkins, The Slanted Door | San Francisco

Erik Adkins’ take on the Last Word was the only winning recipe in our recent blind tasting to call on the traditional equal parts formula. The judges thought it balanced, juicy and bright.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 3/4 ounce gin, preferably Tanquerary No. 10
  • 3/4 ounce gin, preferably Tanquerary No. 10
  • 3/4 ounce green Chartreuse
  • 3/4 ounce green Chartreuse
  • 3/4 ounce maraschino liqueur, preferably Luxardo
  • 3/4 ounce maraschino liqueur, preferably Luxardo
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin and shake with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.