What Fernet do you prefer?

Fernet Branca or Luxardo unbeatable at the price point, Branca brings a little sweetness that other FErnets dont.

I have the Tempus Fugit one, Fernet del Frate. I received it as a gift and loved it right away, but when I learned that it is 55 € in Germany where Branca is 15 €, i knew I wouldn't restock on it.

In a kind of ‘perfect’ version, split the gin between standard and navy strength, Cynar and Averna (best mates), and Rosso Antico with punt e mes. Kind of demonstrating, no matter how much you mess around with it, negroni is a pretty spectacular formula.

Turned out great. Thanks for the recipe.

My tour goes on: This has always been a little lacking. What made it a 5+ cocktail for me, is the addition of Cynar 70.

Cynar 70 is really good stuff. I highly recommend it. Where the regular Cynar feels a little thin, this one is intense, much deeper and full bodied. Has hints of menthol, licorice and even a fruit stew, wine-like nose. And much more pronounced artichoke aroma. Cough syrup also comes to mind (but in the good ways) ;-)

Also try the Midnight Marauder and the Cin-Cyn with it!

Definitely Campari-forward, and how could it not be? As others have mentioned, this is a drink that rewards patience. I get herbal notes from the gin and vermouth, and a bit of mint from the Fernet. The one element that does get a bit lost is the Cynar. Overall a very good drink for a specific mood.

Try Cynar 70 and it turns out great! Has been the missing piece for me.

Great cocktail, did also try it with the Cynar 70.

Cynar 70 is really good stuff. I highly recommend it. Where the regular Cynar feels a little thin, this one is intense, much deper and full bodied. Has hints of menthol, licorice and even a fruit stew, wine-like nose. Much more pronounced artichoke aroma. Cough syrup also comes to mind (but in the good ways) ;-)

I would also recommend the Eeyore's Requiem and in the Cin-Cyn with it.

Depends highly on the mezcal I think. Should be as smokey as possible. Tried it with Del Maguey Vida Classic and thought it was a bit lackluster. Think this needs balancing. More dilution + upping the mezcal does work well for me.

I only have Del Maguey. Any recommendations for a mezcal like you're suggesting?

I like Alipus Mezcal (Santa Ana del Rio / more of a cold smoke: think Lagavulin, lemony) or Derrumbes (Potosi / interesting, fruitier) Mezcals.

Tried it with higer proof Bourbon, Campari and 5 ml heavily carbonated water.

Kind of nice, needs tweaks though.

A bar spoon of agave syrup helps this one feel a bit fuller in the middle, but a very good drink overall.

Or test Tequila Reposado instead of blanco, slightly sweet edge and vanilla notes do it for me.

I was really pleasantly suprised by this. Think of it as a herbal, minty, not too sweet coke with a little oomph. Liked it a lot.

More than any other Cola + X drinks.

Really tasty drink, that demands some patience, do not judge it too fast. After the first bitterness has softened up your tongue it opens up a lot.

Campari/Cap Corse Bianco Quinquina Vermouth/Fernet/Cynar/Sipsmith/Mixed Orange Bitters

I love the spice mezcal brings to a Negroni that is going beyond the mellowness of a regular Negroni and much rougher than a boulevardier. I still wouldn't choose a very smokey mezcal, as the flavor will stand out a lot. I use a tamer mezcal with fruitier notes than for example Del Maguey Vida.

The quest for the perfect Megroni is on!