The Lost Word
To complement this artfully mysterious monograph I have created the “Lost Word” cocktail. The tipple is a tribute to the Last Word cocktail, a well known prohibition era potion which originated in 1920’s Detroit and was made famous by a vaudeville actor known for his monologues. In the Last Word, maraschino liqueur is used to sweeten the drink. I exchanged this for apricot liqueur, in homage to Kamei and Uchiyama who also collaborated on another puzzle box masterpiece called “Apricot”.
The Lost Word Cocktail - it's the last word in book puzzle boxes
The “Lost Word” gives this classic cocktail a new modern spin and the result is highly enjoyable. Try one and get lost in a good book – just don’t save the recipe in this book puzzle, you may never find it again!
The Lost Word Cocktail:
¾ oz gin
¾ oz green Chartreuse
¾ oz apricot liqueur
¾ oz fresh lime juice
Shake together over ice, strain and serve straight up with your favorite book
Get Lost in a Good Book!