I have seen and done this cocktail with different ingredients and amounts. So far, this has been my favorite version. A lot better balance; but I will admit, it is pushing my sweetness level envelope. Very refreshing. I will try it with Campari vs Aperol next time.
Nice and refreshing. Not overly sweet. As much as pineapple tends to overtake the flavor of a cocktail, the Strega is quite noticeable in this one.
Really enjoyed this margarita riff. The Amaretto is very prevalent on the nose but very subtle on the palate. The current amount of ingredient is nicely balanced. Will definitely make this again.
This was quite enjoyable. Though I can see where this may be too lemon forward for some people, we have to realize this is basically a "sour" cocktail, so it is to be expected. The reposado tequila comes through nicely and it ends with a nice "sour" finish.
From the start, I was concerned that this was going to be too sweet. Both Cointreau and green Chartreuse are sweet. With the addition of the rich syrup I was concerned about the sweetness level. Made it as posted and yes, for my palate, it was way too sweet. Even with the salt rim. Made a second one without the rich syrup and it was definitely more balanced and the Cointreau and Chartreuse flavors were more prominent. My advice, unless you like overly sweet cocktails, leave out the rich syrup.
Bright, dry and citrusy. A very nice combination. Citrus is definitely upfront but it finishes with a nice, dry gin flavor.
Nicely balanced. Great citrus flavors with the gin coming through at the end.
I used Monkey 47 gin which is more subtle and not as assertive.
Not really. 5 ml of simple syrup is not the same as half of the amount of rich syrup. Simple is 50 Brix, rich is 66 Brix
Thank you for the reply/clarification. So, being approximately 1.3 times sweeter, rich syrup is more of adding texture (and slightly more sweetness) to a cocktail than anything else. Plus the advantage that it doesn't have to be refrigerated.
A very complimentary cocktail. Slightly sweet at the start but quickly switches/finishes with the spiciness of the rye.
Quite the palate challenge ( in a good way, coming from a Bourbon drinker). Nose is definitely citrus. Upfront, the gin is very prevalent, followed by the lemon mid palate and finishes with a lingering, but not overwhelming, banana finish. Nice and refreshing cocktail
Went with a 10 yr old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, which may have added more "depth" to it. The Bourbon and Dubonnet complemented each other. Bourbon was up front and the Dubonnet present at the finish. Cranberry was not very prominent. I can see this more as a fall season type cocktail ( I may add a little bit of Allspice Dram for more of a fall feel), but this was actually very enjoyable as listed.
This was really good. Did not have a Navy rum so I used a Demarara overproof rum (Lemon Hart & Son 151). Very nicely balanced and the Demarara rum added a nice flavor. Rum forward and very enjoyable.
A light, citrusy cocktail. But, for a "sour", it is a bit on the sweet side. As recommended by Robert, I will try lowering the sugar syrup next time.
Can't beat a classic. I will however do 1.5 ounces/45 mls of each when I make it, just because I have to have just a little more of it :)
Very nice cocktail. My blood oranges might have been on the "sweet" side so it was ever so slightly sweet. May try adding the orange bitters next time.
This was REALLY good. It is blood orange season, so I bought a few. A dry , blood orange forward cocktail that was not too sweet. A definite addition to the blood orange season.
This was a little too sweet for me. I will try it with half amount of grenadine syrup next time to see if it balances better. A "work in progress" cocktail.
Definitely dry "Martini" notes with slight sweetness that finishes with the orange bitters. Very nice cocktail. Will add to rotation.
A very light, flavorful cocktail. I'm not that crazy about absinthe so, like Florian, I misted Absinthe on the glass instead of using the full amount. Citrusy with a hint of anise ( d.t spritzing of Absinthe). Very enjoyable.
This was overly sweet for me....and I cut back on the maple syrup to 1/4 oz/7.5 ml. Very unbalanced. Not a repeat for me.
PS. just noticed a minor misspelling on step 2 of How to make. It says clove "studied" orange zest. May have meant "studded"?
This was overly sweet for me....and I cut back on the maple syrup to 1/4 oz/7.5 ml. Very unbalanced. Not a repeat for me.
Upfront, I thought it was going to be too sweet; however, the Scotch and the bitters soon took over for a nice finish. Very enjoyable
A dry, Sherry forward cocktail. I used Amontillado and it really gave the cocktail the woody/tobacco, herbal flavor typical of the Amontillado. The taste will really vary with the sherry you use.