The Final Countdown is a cocktail that feels purpose-built for New Year’s Eve, a libation to be sipped as the ball drops and the familiar strains of “Auld Lang Sygne” reverberate through Times Square. Fittingly, this drink emerged from New York City’s bar scene during the American craft cocktail revival of the early 2010s, when daring young bartenders began experimenting within classic frameworks. The most recognized version features gin and Green Chartreuse, placing it firmly in the Last Word family of cocktails. Spirit-forward yet razor-balanced, the Final Countdown delivers tension and clarity - making it an ideal choice for counting down to midnight and starting the new year with intention.
Final Countdown Ingredients
- 1 oz Gin
- 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3/4 oz Dry Vermouth
How to Make the Final Countdown
- Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice
- Shake hard until fully chilled.
- Strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a thin lemon twist, expressed over the surface.
For the cleanest expression of this cocktail, shake slightly longer than usual and serve in an aggressively chilled glass. The extra cold helps rein in Green Chartreuse’s intensity while keeping the drink crisp.
Final Countdown Riff
For a softer, more floral variation, replace the Green Chartreuse with 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur. This creates a lighter, more approachable version that still retains the structure of the original while easing back the herbaceousness.
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