Mezcal Last Word

Name: Mezcal Last Word
Ingredients: .75 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 750ml; .75 oz Convite Mezcal Espadin Madrecuishe; .75 oz Green Chartreuse; .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice

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By Hotaling & Co

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Submitted on: August 25, 2023

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Mezcal last word 2010 - A Luxardo house recipe This is a modern, mezcal spin on the Prohibition-era cocktail with a lot to say. The Last Word’s beginnings at the Detroit Athletic Club sparked a never-ending conversation that shaped bar culture for an entire century — with notable points made by the mezcal-based variation of the cocktail in the 2010s. The Mezcal Last Word — also known as the Closing Argument — keeps ingredients fairly consistent with the original Last Word, but boldly replace...

Ingredients

.75 oz
Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 750ml

.75 oz
Convite Mezcal Espadin Madrecuishe

.75 oz
Green Chartreuse

.75 oz
Fresh Lime Juice

Instructions

Garnish

Lime wedges

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Coupe

Estimated strength

About 18% ABV (estimate)

By Hotaling & Co

San Francisco importer of super-premium spirits

A born and bred San Francisco original, Hotaling & Co. is a leading importer of super-premium spirits and cocktail essentials. The name Hotaling & Co. nods to the local legend A.P. Hotaling, who ventured West during the Gold Rush and quickly became one of the most reputable spirits dealers in the country and a notable figure in American drinking culture. Fueled by a passion for beverage expertise, education, and hospitality, Hotaling & Co. carries on this tradition of artisanal excellence by bri...

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• Add Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, mezcal, Green Chartreuse, and fresh lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. • Strain mixture into a chilled coupe glass. • Garnish the finished cocktail with a lime wedge, and serve.

Editor's Note

A smoky, agave-forward riff on the classic Last Word. The herbal intensity of Green Chartreuse meets the earthy depth of mezcal for a balanced, complex sipper.

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Crafted Pour

14 July 2026

This is such a fantastic, bold take on a classic! The Closing Argument is always a crowd-pleaser for those who love a bit of smoke with their herbal notes.