Admittedly my alcohol tolerance is very weak but I lengthened it with pomegranate soda and it was almost perfect (and a little extra flair to match the myths). It might be with the soda a little too acidic (so id lessen the amount of or remove the lemon juice next time) but all the flavors come through and temper the strength of the pomegranate. It's a lovely drink fit for the underworld.

I used Spirited Apple Orchard brandy from Phantom V Distillery and skipped the simple, and it cranked this cocktail to 11! It is beautifully balanced. I'd say it's almost a sour, and that Apple brandy is something else! The apple flavor never gets drowned out. It elevates everything I've mixed it with! I wish it were on your list of spirits/liqueurs.