The Last Word is a Prohibition-era classic, sharp, herbal, and perfectly balanced thanks to its equal-parts build. Profile: * Bright, tart, herbal, slightly sweet, with a distinctive Chartreuse kick Origin: * Detroit Athletic Club, around 1915–1920 * Later revived in the early 2000s during the cocktail renaissance Quick note: It’s one of the best examples of an equal-parts cocktail The Last Word was revived by Murray Stenson in 2004. * Bartender at the Zig Zag Café in Seattle.