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Looks rather sweet as written so I reduced the Fiorente to 3/4 oz and increased the gin to 1.75 oz. The Campari balance is good as is at 1/4 oz since it's mixed with elderflower rather than sweet vermouth. I served it in coupes to distribute the citrus oils over a larger surface area for more nose and to eliminate the big ice cube just below the surface. The citrus oils are an important part of what makes this a great cocktail.

love negronis and really enjoyed this riff

Really lovely aperitivo. Definitely needs those sprays of citrus oil.

Excellent aperitivo. Great herbal falvours. Did find it a bit sweet, but added a splash more gin and all was good.

The elderflower really calms the bitterness of the Campari. Bitter drink.

A very interesting cocktail! Reading the comments, everyone sure has their own opinions which is great social media. I found the Campari overwhelmed the St G. Started with less gin but like Andrew like more ‘volume’. Final version: gin 2. St G 1. Campari.25 with orange bitters. Like Leon, I didn’t have an orange ( or lemon) for zesting.

This a “tale of two cities”. Starts slightly bitter and dry from the Campari and Gin but finishes slightly sweet from the St Germain. I don’t feel the Elderflower is lost, it shows up nicely at the end.

As I cannot get a hold of any kosher Elderflower liqueur, I've picked up a bottle of Monin elderflower syrup and am hoping to substitute it in this cocktail.

I've never tried elderflower liqueur, so I have nothing to compare it to. Would anyone know or suggest how I'd go about the substitution? (I know it'll turn out less alcoholic, but I'm going more for overall taste). Maybe a bit more base alcohol or less syrup than liqueur? If so, how much?