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Jeez Louise
Bittersweet with zesty citrus and subtle carbonation lifting and enlivening deeper rooty and herbal notes
G. M. Genovese
1 hour ago
Solid drink, but leaves something to be desired. Tried this it looks like 4 times over the past few years and I'm always saying the amaro is too exposed, whatever that means. Cardamaro, Amaro Sfumato, Montenegro, then Suze (audible). I like it each time, but I'm wondering why Cynar is here. Can it be subbed? Equaled to the featured amaro? I do enjoy the contemplation.
21st March at 00:26
I think I'll stick to the Italian Buck over this — even a light ginger beer elevates this substantially (in my opinion).
9th February 2025 at 01:10
With half the lime this is perfection, nice lighter drink while still having some character. Averna and cynar are a great combination.
8th September 2024 at 02:51
Increased the first four ingredients x 1.5 then added 50ml soda over ice in a 16oz glass...it was exceptional...couldn't set it down!
5th February at 12:35
Sounds like a great serving idea. Will def beat in mind!
26th January 2024 at 11:47
Highly drinkable on a warm summer’s evening. A bit like Coke, but so much better.
19th November 2023 at 17:15
I really enjoyed this. It starts a shade underwhelming - I do love cocktails that have a flavour profile, from soda-dominant at the top, progressing to the more concentrated flavours of key ingredients as the drink progresses. By the end great complexity and interest develops - primarily interest in having another one!
I used Combier triple sec (and very nice it is too).
I used Combier triple sec (and very nice it is too).
8th September 2024 at 02:59
Indeed. Combier is really good here. I used two thirds of the called for soda and it was still fizzy enough. Definitely interested in having another!
19th May 2023 at 18:01
Lots of citrus notes, lots of amari notes that seem to change around between the bitter cola of averna and the vegetal nature of cynar. A lovely highball.
30th September 2022 at 21:20
Is it close to 2.2 Standard drinks - rather than 0.8 ?
1st October 2020 at 22:49
Perfect for the Brazilian summer. Excellent balance between sweet, bitter, and acidic. A refreshing cocktail, goes well with snacks, salads, cheese, sandwiches, cold cuts, barbecue... Anything, actually.