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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?

It's pretty good, but adding 1/4-1/2 of Italicus really makes it.

Unlike many comments on here I found that the St Germain 'hid' itself well in these proportions; I do however prefer a little more bitterness so ended up with 4:2:1 proportions, will be drinking again though

I cut the elderflower to 3/4oz, but still find it too sweet and unbalanced, over-powering the campari. Next time, I’ll try even 1/2oz parts each.

I like a drink with more volume, and make my Negroni with 2 oz gin to 1 oz sweet vermouth / Campari. So I did the same here, 2 oz gin 1 oz St Germaine / 1 oz Campari. Excellent balance and one I will definitely move into my regular rotation!

Strong drink I cut back on elder flower like everyone said I think I would rather cut back on gin little over powering for me definite quinine after taste from Campari but over all a nice strong sipping cocktail for a cold snowy afternoon while cleaning carpet n listening to Pink Floyd

This is a new favourite as an opening tipple for small gatherings. Hard to go past that colour! Dropped it to 20ml St Germain as others suggested, and that worked well.

Used No. 10 gin and Gagliardo Bitter Radicale, dropped the St. G a smidge from other recommenders...great drink, also loved the color. I tasted a lot of a grapefruit in this drink.