The Last Word cocktail, a potent mix of gin, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, and Chartreuse, was a popular drink just before Prohibition began in 1919. Originating at the Detroit Athletic Club, it was favored by wealthy patrons, and its popularity soared among vaudevillians. Although it nearly vanished from cocktail menus, it was revived in 1951 in a cocktail manual, highlighting its connections to New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel and its esteemed clientele. The drink serves as a historical symbol of cocktail culture before and after Prohibition.
"The Last Word cocktail, known for its mix of equal parts gin, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, and Chartreuse, became a symbol of pre-Prohibition luxury."
"The drink almost faded into obscurity until a 1951 cocktail manual revived its image, linking it to vaudevillian performances and prestigious venues like the Waldorf-Astoria."
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