Dill Last Word

Mar 2

Written By Spencer

You would think the guy who named his website Whiskey and Soba might know a thing or two about whiskey and cocktails, but you would be wrong. I don't know anything. I know that I dislike vodka—my Russian ancestors must be rolling in their graves—and generally enjoy gin, tequila, and whiskey. All the cocktails I know how to make are basic bitch cocktails.

Looking to learn a thing or two about crafting cocktails, I've turned to Olive + Oak's Chelsea Little, a badass bartender and one of my favorite people in town. She and Nate Weber used to do an excellent job of getting me sauced at The Libertine.

I don't think she knew what a n00b I was when it comes to drinks, though. Here's how our conversation went:

CL: I'm thinking I'll make a "Dill Last Word," a play on "The Last Word" cocktail.

Me: Cool. What's "The Last Word"?

CL: It's a classic cocktail made with gin, Green Chatreuse. I use some Aquavit, too...

Me: Cool. What's Green Chartreuse? And Aquavit?

CL stabs me in the face. End scene.

Wikipedia tells me that the drink originally came from the Detroit Athletic Club in the 1920s, which just screams class.

Little's take on the drink kicks up the herbaceous nature of the drink. The glass is lined with Aquavit, a spicy spirit, and she infuses the maraschino liqueur with fresh dill.

It's easy to make and even easier to drink. Keep this handy for springtime get togethers and summertime BBQ's. It's almost like a palate cleansing sorbet that can get you drunk.