Last of the Oaxacans
A Last Word made with mezcal. Smoky and herbal.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 26% ABV
Ingredients
- 22.5 ml Mezcal
- 22.5 ml Green Chartreuse
- 22.5 ml Maraschino liqueur
- 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 22.5 ml mezcal into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml Green Chartreuse into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml maraschino liqueur into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Equal parts, measured precisely.
About the Last of the Oaxacans
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Last of the Oaxacans FAQ
What's in a Last of the Oaxacans?
22.5 ml mezcal, 22.5 ml green chartreuse, 22.5 ml maraschino liqueur, 22.5 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime twist.
How strong is a Last of the Oaxacans?
About 26% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.3 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Last of the Oaxacans?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Last of the Oaxacans in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
