Instead of Berryshka I used Gustav which is a Finnish blueberry/Raspberry Liqueur. I also muddled some fresh blueberries in the shaker to give a fruiter element. Very sweet and easy to drink! The egg white gives a very creamy finish that my daughter loved.

Just realised that adding a dash of Hellfire Tincture could bring out something interesting with the Tequila and Mezcal. I'll try that as well...

It's very balanced but it's actually not quite as bitter as I want. Never thought I'd say this about a Negroni riff but I miss the bite from the equal parts Campari. I'll try to increase the Campari next time and see if that does something.

This is a subtle drink where the two sherries have a great opportunity to reveal their respective character. Expressing the lemon twist is quite crucial, I'd recommend not skipping this step.

The name is in reference to how everyone will act when you serve a few rounds of these at a party.

Ooooh, I like this a lot! I used rittenhouse rye, daron calvados, carpano antica and nonino. The smell is gorgeous. Apple, orange and warm spice. Perfect for autumn. It’s sweet enough for me. And quite boozy! I might need a bit more ice next time.

Today I opened a bottle Cazadores blanco, which should be additive free and makes this cocktail, which I already did several times before, really special. Being no friend of the salty, spicy glass rims, I used 4 drops of saline solution instead. Peychauds may be only a replacement (sorry to Brexit) but works. Next time in UK I will try to get hold of a bottle of Simon`s Margarita bitters.

Very good. I enjoyed every sip, despite thinking that caper brine was a bit overwhelming, and I would be tired of it soon.

Perhaps best to make your own. Info on how to make grenadine here:
https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/29/cocktails/pomegranate-grenadine-syrup

I agree with Tara; it’s too flat. 🤷‍♂️

This was already quite nice, but I added 5 mL of strawberry syrup and two dashes of absinthe. Trust me, it works.

I thought this was great, and the angostura provides some spice that really brings this drink alive

Nope. Bitter + bitter + bitter + maraschino is Just Too Bitter.

Glad to see the Retox cocktail here. I first had this in a restaurant in Brooklyn called"Rye". It's no longer there. They told me to use 1 part maple syrup , 2 parts fresh lime juice, and 3 parts reposado tequila. I'll have to try the proportions here. This was our house cocktail for a long time! ENjoy

Is certainly spiritious so it benefits from being diluted. Time gives you more and more sweetness from the liqueur, balanced by the rum and Fernet. Not for the faint of heart but worthy of drinking, for sure!

I didn't have the 2:1 simple so I just increased the simple syrup. Definitely needed more sweetness.

In the garnish section, 规划糖浆, is this supposed to be 桂花糖浆 (sweet osmanthus syrup) instead?

This company is no longer trading ? I'm trying to find a decent grenadine (made with pomegranate) . America seems to swear by Liber & co but thats does seem to be found easily in uk ? this section could probably do with a revisit ?

I tried this alongside the Right Charlie version with lemon juice. My preference goes to the latter although the difference is not huge. A deliious not-too-boozy drink in both cases.

As written, I found the spec too sweet, so I made my own "black" variation inspired by the Black Manhattan. Following Simon's lead of naming his variation after the place of invention, I'm calling it the Barbican Minute:

2oz reposado tequila (I used Don Julio)
2/3oz Averna
1/4oz maraschino liqueur (I used Maraska)
8 drops Bob's Margarita Bitters

Stir, serve in an old fashioned glass with a big cube. Express orange peel over top and discard. Garnish with three coffee beans (they sit nicely on top of the big cube!).

Smoke, agave, citrus, pineapple. Yum!

Thank you. I used this method on the Australian native peach, the Quandong, which is smaller and perhaps sourer. Blitzing it with sugar syrup and ice and fizz got it to a drinkable consistency and was wonderfull topped up with Prosecco.

Cheers again Dave D. Tried to respond four hours ago with the same but must have omitted pressing 'Submit reply'. Frankly I don't think I need another one but what the hell. Maybe just a sip...or two. Cheers!

Not liking anything sweet, omitted the sugar syrup. Great evening sipper.