Marcus Burckhardt

Agreed. Tried with cocchi (only sweet vermouth I had at home) in the Valentino version and found it too bitter.

This was a great aperitivo cocktail, we absolutely loved it. Just that the Italian guest of my party was quite startled with the name since apparently "ino" is a suffix in Italian to express something is small or cute and the previous part of the name equating the N-word in Italian. So yea an unfortunate wording for native Italian speakers apparently.

I made this one with Cognac and acutally really liked it. Now I realize Blanche Armagnac is quite a different product (which I do not own either). Guess I will have to re-try with Grappa or Pisco. :D

My favorite elderflower cocktail is... the Elder Sour!
I think you should give yourself some more credit for this beauty Simon and put in on the list.