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Cocktail History
The Last Variant is a Marvel cocktail that was created by Alex Sukopp, former bartender of Sips From Scripts, for the release of the Loki television show. The recipe, which was inspired by the main character and antihero Loki, is a variation of the Last Word that uses the classic’s equal-part template, but it calls for the Scandinavian spirit aquavit instead of gin as a nod to Asgard, Loki’s homeland, along with honey liqueur in place of cherry liqueur because it’s similar to mead, the fermented honey drink that the Asgardians are known to consume.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Aquavit: This is a spirit made with grains or potatoes, star anise, caraway, spices, and alcohol. I used State Line Distilling Aquavit.
Honey Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with honey, spices, sugar, and alcohol. I used Celtic Honey Irish Liqueur.
Green Chartreuse: This is a liqueur made in France with over a hundred herbs and plants, spices, sugar, and alcohol.
Lime Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lime. I used freshly squeezed lime juice.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.
Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Faint green color
• Aroma: Herbs and citrus
• Taste: Citrus-forward flavor sweetened with honey before evolving into anise and herbs
• Finish: Lingering Chartreuse and anise aftertaste
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “Before this one, I don’t believe I had tried a cocktail that used aquavit as a base but thought this tasted very interesting. It’s surprisingly anise-forward at first and then melds into a sweet flavor. Of the Marvel-themed cocktail recipes, The Last Variant is definitely my fave, and I would make it again for a special sip while rewatching the show.”
Recipe
The Last Variant
The Last Variant is a Marvel cocktail that was created by Alex Sukopp, former bartender of Sips From Scripts, for the release of the Loki television show. The recipe, which was inspired by the main character and antihero Loki, is a variation of the Last Word that uses the classic's equal-part template, but it calls for the Scandinavian spirit aquavit instead of gin as a nod to Asgard, Loki’s homeland, along with honey liqueur in place of cherry liqueur because it's similar to mead, the fermented honey drink that the Asgardians are known to consume.
Ingredients
Method
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Add aquavit, honey liqueur, Green Chartreuse, lime juice, and cubed ice to a shaker.
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Shake for 10-15 seconds.
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Strain into a cocktail glass.
