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Going with what I have on hand, I made this with Sazerac Rye (so, 90 proof), Nonino, Punt e Mes, and what I expect is the biggest departure… the syrup from a jar of bourbon cherries in replacement of Luxardo Maraschino. Added heavy pinches of sea salt to a dish of water and took a few drops with a straw, and this is sneakily one of the best cocktails I’ve tried/had/made in a quite a long time. I didn’t really make the recipe, but it must be close?
I increased the rye (Crater Lake Reserve) to 2 oz and it's still pretty heavy and sweet. This really doesn't need both an amaro (Lucano) *and* a vermouth amaro (Cocchi Dopo Teatro). It might be better with a lighter, more conventional rosso instead.
Very much enjoyed this. As Matthias tried, used Amaro Nonino as I so far have been unable to source Amaro Nardini. Reading on-line the flavour profiles of each, I am guessing there won't be a huge difference, but I would very much like to compare the two versions.
I tried this with Amaro Nonino and Michter's Rye Punt E Mes, Maraschino as recommended. A little less alcohol than 100 proof rye, but loved the herbal notes of the Amaro Nonino.