I'm not really a Campari/Negroni fan so I'm usually a bit weary of these stirred bitter cocktails but man, this was right up my alley. The Amaro elevates the rye spice which balances the Campari. The orange flavors are there and adds freshness to the whole experience without adding acidity. You get a really flavorful, spicy cocktail that is bitter but balanced. The rye I chose really helped, I used Lot No 40 Dark Oak.

Added 2 dashes of grapefruit bitters and a bar spoon of agave syrup. Brightened it up.

Whoa this is rocket fuel - potentially in a good way- but be prepared. Very intense flavour kick!

Oh, it is a bitter cocktail. Complex, good but a bit too bitter to my taste. I will half the amount of the red bitter liqueur next time.

Made this with Averna and Grand Marnier and it was wonderfully balanced and complex. Would love to try with ingredients as written some day.

I was looking for a good nightcap for a cold winter night, and found an excellent one. The burst of flavours were unbelievable. It is balanced, and everything I would want in a nightcap. I used a California Rye, Rip Tide, at 118 proof. It was wonderful. This will be one of my new favourites for a nightcap.

Potential for greatness.