Goofy name (my apologies to the residents of Schnitzelburg, nothing personal) - but an exceptional bourbon cocktail. I drank it up (oops) and it was delicious - bourbon definitely leading the flavor, but a hint of bright freshness from the fernet and the unique notes of the maraschino are both clearly there and unobtrusive. I think the Cardamaro is helping with the bourbon flavor notes, but I'm not sure, this is my first time using this ingredient.

This is seriously good and I’m giving five stars. The initial impression is like an old fashioned - bourbon with sweet and bitter, but then it deepens with herbal, butterscotch, candy cane, globe artichoke (from the Cardamaro) and sour Cherry goodness. I cut the fernet to roughly 5ml for me, but others may be fine with the spec amount. A luxurious, refined and civilised nightcap.

Mixology is funny. I tried just the bourbon, Maraschino and Fernet on its own, before adding the Cardamaro and ice, and I found it surprisingly balanced. The Fernet and Maraschino interacted with each other in a way I've never noticed before and the bourbon's mouthfeel kept everything together. As I added just the Cardamaro I noticed that the Fernet started taking over. After I stirred it with ice the Fernet became even more dominant, almost overshadowing the Maraschino completely.

Good drink but lesson learned, sometimes less ingredients and higher proof is more balanced.

I noticed this recipe, as with the Manhattan Perfect and Martínez (Diffords), says Fine Strain. Why’s that, being all stirred and juice free? Thanks :)

A burst of flavour. Everything works perfectly together. Just a hint of sweet. Fernet and amaro add herbal and digestive hints. Very easy to drink.

Definitely a favoured cocktail here. Consistent with my sweet preference, I double the Maraschino. Must confess I have not yet added the lemon zest twist. Must remember to do that.