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I thought this needed a bit more complexity than Lillet Blanc and one dash of Peychaud's would provide. Took J. Hinojos' suggestion and used Cocchi Americano instead of Lillet, and I also added a dash of Bitter Truth Creole Bitters to the dash of Peychaud's. No garnish was specified so I added a lemon twist. The interplay between the lemon, the BT Creole and the Cocchi Americano, layered atop the split base balanced between Crown Royal and cognac, was very nice; no lack of complexity in this drink!

My second time making this. I used Pendleton Midnight, because it was the only Canadian I had. Very pleasant, balanced and not too sweet.

Perfect, strong Prohibition era cocktail. We are not big fans of Littet, so substituted our favourite, Cocchi Americao, It was great. Hints of spices from the Peychaud bitters. Something to really get ready for a nice supper.

Definitely a 9/10 on the Boozy scale! You can’t binge drink on this. The Lillet reigns it back from a 10/10 and gives some extra fruit flavours. I like Peychaud’s Bitters and that gives a lingering finish.

Not outstanding but I prefer with angostura over peychaud bitters.

IMO, an improved Saratoga. Best made with cask strength spirits. Not sure about the Peychaud's bitters, I prefer an aromatic bitter with less cinnamon than Ango -- Boker's or Jerry Thomas Decanter work v well.