James Kittock

Used the Clément VSOP and Diplomático Mantuano. Subbed 1/4 oz Cointreau for the OJ and upped the Falernum to 1/2 oz. Rather than blending, shook very hard and dirty dumped into a tall glass. Very delicious. Would make again but maybe up the lime 1 oz.

A really nice rum sipper... just a hint of tiki without using citrus directly. I used Diplomático Mantuano, Wray & Nephew, Taylor's Velvet Falernum, raw sugar 2:1 syrup, and of course Ango. I had some blood oranges on hand so used expressed a blood orange peel twist and dropped it in the drink. Delightful.

Went to make a marg, realized I was out of limes, found this, and tried it. I like the interplay of the Falernum and agave, just a lil too sweet. I might dial down the Cointreau a bit next time, but on the whole a pleasing cocktail!

I used Buffalo Trace bourbon and Scrappy’s orange bitters. It was pleasant and a nice combination of flavors but a tad too sweet. I might try it again with rye or an over proof bourbon, or perhaps something more bitter than the Cocchi Americano.