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Dry, with bittersweet undertones, and aromatic. I've tried this recipe with modern-day Caperitif but prefer the above blend of two apéritif wines in its...
An excellent cocktail and will definitely repeat, but ... reading comments on Quninquinis / Kina aromatised wines on Difford's Guide, at least for this cocktail, he prefers a 50/50 mix of one of the modern Kina Lillet proxies and Lillet Blanc. I made this using Sacred Amber Vermouth one of the modern Kina Lillet substitutes, and I think next time, I will forgo the Lillet Blanc and go with a full 1.5 oz of Sacred Amber Vermouth. For me, the Lillet Blanc contributed a little too much sweetness. I should add that I chose this cocktail to make use of Ferrand Dry Orange Curaçao which I recently acquired. After trying, I wanted more orange so I added a bit more which for me elevated the drink. Maybe that's a function of the Quina Lillet substitute I used?