I have used a San Cosme smoky mezcal and it’s still a very nice cocktail.

Absolutely delightful, perfect swizzle. I doubt anything can top this. I used a blend of Old Monk, OFTD and Appleton Reserve Blend to simulate somewhat of a complex yet potent Demerara Rum. The Falernum and brown sugar make it delectable and warming, yet refreshing and complex. Deserves the 5* no doubt and I think you can experiment with the rum or rums!

Made for Eurovision. Slightly artificial but in a good way. Like Eurovision.

I first sampled one of these at a 'Spirited Evening' hosted by Simon and Paloma. I have made several at home since, and for me it is now the mark against which all other cocktails are measured. Perfectly balanced and all too easy to drink.

Agreed - definitely a refreshing drink that maybe could have a little less sour. The gin, even at 2oz isn't carrying its weight, it seems to me. But it is very enjoyable and works quite well as a spring or summer on the deck beverage.

Okay I can’t believe I’ve never made one of these. Exquisite.

Deliciously chocolate-y, honey and then agave. The Tequila Blanco is absolutely apt and just balanced. A Reposado would make it too sweet.

Lovely and bitter. I added 60 ml champagne to dilute a little more. Makes you feel like a real grown-up.

The image pre-dates digital photography. I've added to my list to revisit.

Tried this cocktail for the first time today. What a wonderful mellow tasting cocktail. It is also a superb way to toast those brave men of the da buster squadron per ardu.

Added two drops of saline solution 👍

After giving up on finding some where I am, I have been getting Pagès Verveine du Velay Verte and Jaune. Not quite the same or as good, but available and less expensive than the real stuff.

Very flavoursome but one really does need to smash the cardamom pods to extract good flavour...we used a stone mortar and pestle. btw we notice that the photographs of this and the Besant cocktail are the same.

Also worked quite well with rye. I only had the 42.5% ABV rye so used 60ml and 22.5 x 2 which was pretty good.

A lovely complex and tart sour. Perhaps just a wee bit too tart for our taste. We added just 5ml Giffard Caribbean Pineapple Liqueur. Better for us.

I suspect availability varies greatly according to geography. Both the green and yellow still seem available at some level in Europe. VEP is harder to find and if you do, even pricier than it used to be.

It's not bad, but I can't appreciate the peychaud bitters (I added 2 dashes).

I’m not a fan of this type of drink, but I can understand how someone who enjoys suzerac-like cocktails might appreciate it 🙂

This cocktail is absolutely delicious — seriously one of the best I’ve had. The flavor is amazing and perfectly balanced. Definitely a must-try if you get the chance!

The 75ml of bourbon definitely show there, it masks the complexity for me. Otherwise a good recipe. Not sure I would ask for second helpings though.

So far, we've been able to have continuous availability of both colours. Only VEP that we've not been able to restock. See https://www.diffords.shop

Added 1/4oz Solerno Blood Orange to brighten it up. Delish

This was better than expected. I didn't do the saline.

I was a bit surprised at how much the apple came through, this was fantastic