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A very interesting drink. I didn't have Lavender Bitters, but decided to give it a go since I have the lavender syrup. Very unique, complex flavors due to the unusual collection of ingredients (I'm sure the bitters would only add to the complexity). The strawberry & lavender are subtle. A bit of bitterness from the amaro. Sweeter than I expected, but not too sweet. (The sweetness might vary based on the cognac & liqueur that you use? (I used Camus VSOP & Drillaud strawberry.)) If anything, this one gets points for creativity. Great option for someone who enjoys cognac-based drinks and is looking for something unique.

Very subtle and complex. The blend and balance are exceptional. Certainly greater than the sum of its parts.

What a wonderful aperitif. None of the ingredients outshine the other. Lavender adds just a hint of floral. Not overly sweet which was nice.

Sipping this right now, I was looking for a cocktail to use my Averna Amaro (this was chosen before I noticed the Black Sabbath one). Well I am a bit surprised this only made a 3.5 stars. This is soooo our type of cocktail and the balance with the two sweet ingredients is perfect, and the mild bitterness is just right for me.

Thank you Simon, that is very helpful to know and your reply was super quick, as always.

This sounds interesting. I’d love to know what the original recipe was to see what your adaptations are. In fact, it would be great if, when you adapt a recipe, you could also always give the original, as you already do in some cases. Thank you.