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For those who find a Negroni is too bitter and the Boulevardier isn't bitter enough (or you would really prefer gin), this drink sits nicely in the middle.
I tried with Star of Bombay and with Gordon's Pink. First one was quite strong, second was a bit sweeter due to the berries, very pleasant on the nose but with quite bitter finish.
Great Negroni variation! I dialed back the Cynar to 25mL and compensated with an extra 5mL sweet vermouth and found it a little less harsh (and thus more pleasing) in its bitterness.