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Cassandra Adams’ Avatar Cassandra Adams
8th February at 20:09
Beautiful. Probably our favourite margarita.
Michael Cronin’s Avatar Michael Cronin
8th February at 19:56
I backed off the Benedictine by half and the Dr Vermouth by just a hair as well. Added a dash of Bennett's Exorcism Bitters.
Sally Morgan’s Avatar Sally Morgan
8th February at 19:35
I have to be honest - I only made this because I had a lot of carrots that needed using and wasn't at all sure I'd like it. Shouldn't have worried - the carrot juice works well with everything else to produce a delicious cocktail that you could swear is doing you some good!
8th February at 19:05
I made it with alcohol-free BTTR and upped the juice. Less bitter, more fruity Negroni, quite delicious.
Justin Aniello’s Avatar Justin Aniello
8th February at 18:47
Lovely, fruity from the cachaca with light herbal notes from the chartreuse. Sweet lime and basil in the aftertaste. Liked it at full lime juice which is unusual for me, I generally half lime/lemon though guess the large amount of agave helps offset.
Christopher  Jameson ’s Avatar Christopher Jameson
8th February at 18:29
Made this before and really liked it, made again and replaced the quantities of the cinnamon syrup with peche de vigne.... 5+*
Loz Horner ’s Avatar Loz Horner
8th February at 17:15
If you like spices and orange this is the one for you.
Alan Brown’s Avatar Alan Brown
8th February at 17:11
I had always thought that umbrella came from ‘umbra’ - shade? Every day is a school day, as they say. Refreshing cocktail, but maybe not a favourite for me.
Tucker Mansager’s Avatar Tucker Mansager
8th February at 14:24
Thank you and cheers!
8th February at 13:18
This is perfect when I'm in the mood for rum but don't feel like going full tiki. Using Appleton Estate 12 Year Old, maple syrup, and just a few drops of Elemakule Tiki Bitters to add a touch of spice—it's easy to make and very, very easy to drink. Will definitely be trying it again with a few other rum/bitters combinations!
Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
8th February at 13:04
After some experimentation, we settled on a base spirit split of 30ml rye, 15ml bourbon and 5ml mezcal. After all, what would purgatory be without the faint smoke of possible eternal fire? Adjust the bourbon and mezcal ratio to your preference.
Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
8th February at 11:20
This has nice balance and plenty of flavour but perhaps lacks a bit in complexity. We think it's a good option as a late night cocktail when one has run out of cigars and isn't in the mood for anything too deep and serious. Add just a drop of chocolate bitters if you wish.
Mika Perkiömäki’s Avatar Mika Perkiömäki
8th February at 10:31
We all have our unique palates, but because I rated this 5/5 and think this is a balanced cocktail, I am curious. What do yo think this cocktail is lacking? What kind of cocktails are balanced for you? :)
Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
8th February at 10:26
We imagine that this must be Amelia's favourite cocktail.
Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
8th February at 10:13
Really delicious. The bright and sharp amari stand toe to toe with the reposado and the sherry contributes depth and complexity.
Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
8th February at 10:09
Please see our response to Robert in the comments thread. Cheers.
Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
8th February at 10:08
We would be tempted to try Nardini or Ramazzotti. Not Montenegro...too sweet and light against the Braulio.
Andy Parnell-Hopkinson’s Avatar Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
8th February at 08:51
Just lowered my rating by half a mark, as I found it too sweet. All the right ingredients, just the wrong proportions - investigation required.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
8th February at 08:17
Peanuts are legumes, not nuts. Sometimes, common perception governs categorisation.
8th February at 07:19
Mar de Plata (“Sea of Silver”—but I think I’d call it The Silver Sea) is a much more poetic name than The Argentina!
Paul Belczowski’s Avatar Paul Belczowski
8th February at 07:13
That sounds amazing
Manuela Rodrigues’ Avatar Manuela Rodrigues
8th February at 03:12
Sub category: 'Nut liqueurs' ? Why not 'Botanical (herb/spice)'
...isn't 'tiger nut milk' made from 'tuberous rhizomes' [Cyperus esculentus]--just like ginger-- and not from nuts?
Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
8th February at 02:20
For us it would make a lot of difference. The Nonino is brighter and sharper with crystalline citrusy notes so it's a good foil to the sherry. The Montenegro, being 'quieter' and more 'brooding' would, in contrast, serve as a less interesting complement to the sherry.
8th February at 01:21
Splendid. (I substituted Amaro di Torino for Nonino and Larceny for Buffalo Trace. But the flavor suggested is engaging.)
Bobby of Scandia.