I found it a little bit sweet, but the flavors are great together. I'll try it with a little less syrup, and I'd like to try the Grand Marnier suggestion
No mention of the mint leaves in the how to make section. I assume you muddle them along with the basil leaves and stems?
. I was not expecting it.to be this good. But it was. Didn't have bokers, so substituted dash ango and 1 dash cardamom bitters
We have a pretty strong aversion to Heering. But Luxardo works just fine for us...in the background.
Thanks. I will try that.
Very few drinks survive the inclusion of cherry heering. This was not one of them.
Very tasty. A little sweet for me, but the green chartreuse/pineapple resonance that is so tasty in the Pina Verda works here, too. Will try with a float of overproof rum next time.
With this, we like to float 5ml of over-proof, pot still, aged Jamaican Rum...in our case Worthy Park 109. For us, both Green and Yellow Chartreuse dance very seductively with Rum and Tequila.
Excellent idea. Will try that next time.
I like it. But I also like Eeyore's Requiem, so it make sense. Lots going on in the glass, but it works. Good apertif, better digestif.
Looking at the combination of ingredients, I did not have to like this. But the positive ratings and comments kept it on my wish list.. Finally made it, and I'm glad I did. Delicious and interesting. Had no Grand Marnier, so I used a triple sec variant. Will try again with Grand Marnier.
A charming and pleasing cocktail from a more innocent era. A modern equivalent would probably double the booze, if not more! Today one would almost consider this a breakfast/brunch cocktail.
And it would be an excellent brunch
Very nice mix of dark fruit, spice, and orange, like a tiki drink's European cousin. Cocchi as the sweet vermouth worked perfectly.
"like a tiki drink's European cousin". Excellent description
Tiki Bitter Word
Gin, Chartreuse Green, Red bitter liqueur, Lime juice, Orgeat syrup
Christmas 75
Gin, Red bitter liqueur, Lemon juice, Cinnamon syrup, (+ 3 more)
How is this not a Bijou variation?
Very tasty and I do like the purity and simplicity of it -and I still added a little cream, which brought it all together a little better.
Tasty and refreshing. A float of overproof worked well. Used unsweetened cranberry juice, so upped the sugar syrup just a bit. Had some ginger beer open, tried a little in a side glass, and it was good (new cocktail?) Will try the suggested sub of grenadine next time -make it bloodier.
Acknowledging that I should have throttled back on the syrup given that I was without soda and trying to make this uncrushed ice, still very sweet. I definitely liked how the flavors play together and I will try it again both with soda and with less syrup.
Quite tasty. This assortment of ingredients has the effect of bringing out the flavor of the mezcal rather than masking it.
Came out a little too sweet. I'm guessing my grapefruit juice was on the sweeter end of the spectrum. I didn't check that next time and throttle back on the sugar syrup accordingly
Hi James, I omit the agave syrup and up the Falernum to 1/4 oz. Cheers!
Me too. Delicious .
Very interesting. Tasty, with a lot going on, but a bit thin in the middle. I think I'll skip the sugar next time and maybe up the campari a bit. Or maybe the Heering. Work to be done!
I had no Montenegro, but I got a recommendation to substitute Amaro Nonino for the Montenegro, just using slightly less. Delicious. Good candidate for a regal shake with the orange peel.
Delicious. Tastes as if a bit of an amaro is in there, a la an Adriatique. On to the favorites list she goes.
