Contemporary · Last Word Variation · Medium-Strong
The Last Buzz
In the owner’s words: Savory · Vegetal
- Base
- Gin
- Glass
- Lowball
- Method
- Shaken
- Effort
- Intermediate · 5 min
- ABV
- 22%
Build
- Cynar Amaroor Averna
- Yellow Chartreuseor Strega
- Ginor London Dry Gin
- Lemon JuiceFreshly squeezed
- Honey Syrupor Maple syrup · 3:1 honey to water ratio
- Saline Solutionor Pinch of salt · 20% salt solution (1 part salt to 4 parts water)
- Flake Saltor Maldon sea salt · Sprinkled on top as garnish · garnish
You’ll need: Cocktail shaker, Hawthorne strainer, Fine mesh strainer
Method — Shaken
- Add Cynar, Yellow Chartreuse, gin, lemon juice, honey syrup, and saline solution to a cocktail shaker filled with ice
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled
- Strain into a lowball glass with a large clear ice cube
- Sprinkle a small pinch of flake salt on top as garnish
The story
A modern variation on the Last Word template that incorporates savory elements through the use of Cynar and salt. The name references both its inspiration cocktail and the artichoke (buzz) component of Cynar.
Variations
Can be made with different amari such as Averna or Meletti for different flavor profiles. Some versions add a dash of celery bitters.
Host tips
The saline solution enhances flavors without making the drink taste salty. Clear ice is recommended for both aesthetics and slower dilution.
