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First, this is a wonderful drink. And anyone who has liked an Aviation is likely to like this one.

This drink resurrection thing is no rare phenomenon. There are dozens of forgotten drinks that are reborn, the Aviation (gin, maraschino, lemon juice) probably being my favorite, it re-appeared in the late 90s after being missing in action for decades, and then was re-revived when Creme de Violette came back on the US market and we could make the earliest recipes (gin, maraschino, creme de violette, lemon juice). So if 'The Last Word' is a zombie, its part of a big crowd.

Also, I predict 'The Emerson' will also be resurrected - gin, italian vermouth, maraschino, lime juice - and enjoy 15 minutes of fame.

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Awfully lite, don't you think?

Most of the recipes I've seen call for three times as much gin - an ounce of gin, 1/2 oz lemon juice and 1/2t simple syrup - although I'll admit dropping the sugar cube in last is a nice piece of theater.

We love the gin version - properly made they are exquisitely dry and elegant, however we've found the other "original recipe" - ie Brandy or Cognac instead of gin to be more popular with crowds. Champagne cocktails in general and French 75s in particular have been very popular with the ladies at our parties

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I believe you'll find that the ones that Hemingway drank were sugarless, which I'm guessing was one of the reasons for adding the maraschino liqueur.

Yes, we are standing on that line waiting for Smuggler's Cove to open.

One can usually find Pussers (here in the Bay Area) at Trader Joes. Cocktails at 80