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Last Gasp
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Submitted on: December 30, 2025
A bold riff on the classic Last Word, created by David Jordan Melia—and it absolutely earns its name. Built in equal parts, this cocktail delivers maximum flavor with zero filler. Smoky mezcal, a touch of heat, sweet bitterness, and bright citrus all collide in one perfectly balanced sip. It’s intense, complex, and dangerously smooth… the kind of drink that makes you pause after the first sip and go back for another. If you love cocktails that walk the line between bold and balanced, this one ...
Tools
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail Jigger
Fine Mesh Sieve
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Expressed Orange Peel
Shake & Double Strain
Coupe
About 18% ABV (estimate)
By Bryan Monroe
Home Bartender
Follow along the journey of cocktails at home. Using simple ingredients, trying out new things and just enjoying life as it comes! That is what cocktails are all about, there is no right or wrong as long as you’re enjoying you’re cocktail....
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In a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients with ice and shake until chilled. Fine strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with an expressed orange peel, discarding the peel. Enjoy!
Editor's Note
Mezcal and Ancho Reyes Verde anchor this riff on the Last Word. The vegetal heat and smoke create a complex, balanced profile that demands a second sip.
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