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I’m so excited to share my new favorite cocktail — La Palabra! A fresh twist on a classic! Inspired by the iconic “Last Word” cocktail (a personal favorite), this version has a unique flair with tequila and a smoky, spicy kick.
Typically, a Last Word is made with gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and chartreuse — I have recipe for this in my book, The Comfortable Kitchen! But here we’ve reimagined it with a bold, Mexican-inspired twist.
Enter: La Palabra—Spanish for “The Word.” With reposado tequila taking the place of gin and Ancho Reyes (a poblano chili liqueur) subbing for chartreuse, this drink brings layers of flavor: a hint of heat, a touch of smokiness, and just the right amount of sweetness.
Ingredients:
- Reposado Tequila
- Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- Ancho Reyes
- Simple Syrup
- Angostura bitters
- Luxardo Maraschino cherries
Step-by-Step:
Step One: Add ingredients to shaker
Combine the tequila, lime juice, Ancho Reyes, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters in a cocktail shaker.
Step Two: Shake
Add ice and shake vigorously until the shaker feels very cold—at least 1 minute.
Step Three: Strain
Strain the cocktail into 2 coupe or martini glasses.
Step four: Add cherry
Drop a maraschino cherry into each glass and let it sink to the bottom.
Step Five: Serve and enjoy!
Raise your glass, say cheers, and savor the smoky, spicy goodness!
Recipe FAQs:
You do not have to, but I prefer it here for the slightly smoky flavor it adds. Feel free to sub with blanco!
Ancho Reyes is a a poblano chili liqueur that this spice-loving gal, loves!
Sure! While typically served “up” in a coupe or martini glass, you can always serve over ice in a short glass if preferred.
For More Tequila Cocktails:
La Palabra
Ingredients
- 4 ounces reposado tequila
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 ounces Ancho Reyes
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 Luxardo maraschino cherries
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, Ancho Reyes, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters.
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously until the shaker feels very cold — at least 1 minute.
- Strain the cocktail into 2 coupe or martini glasses.
- Drop a maraschino cherry into each glass and let it sink to the bottom.
- Raise your glass, say cheers, and savor the smoky, spicy goodness!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography by Eat Love Eats.
Love this cocktail! Very smooth and festive for entertaining
Oh my gosh, this is a huge winner. Just the right amount of spice. I don’t really care for sweet drinks so I cut back ever so slightly on the simple syrup. So good I had two of them.
Thank you, Laura! Glad you loved this!
I cannot wait to try this! Every time I’m at the liquor store I talk myself out of buying the Ancho Reyes, but the Last Word is a favorite after seeing it in your book, so I’m sure I’ll use it all up with this recipe.
Back to say we loved it! I’m already looking for an excuse to have it again this week. Yum!