
Mastering the Last Word With Paddy O’Brien
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Paddy O'Brien tackles the Last Word.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photos: Lizzie Munro
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Paddy O'Brien tackles the Last Word.
We asked 12 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Last Word—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
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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 riff on the Last Word combining Chinese mangosteen fruit, tequila, mezcal, yellow Chartreuse and celery bitters, the Nightmarcher is garnished with frozen smoked mangosteen served on a pineapple leaf.
Dorothy Elizabeth marries the Last Word and Champagne in this dry, effervescent cocktail.