Failsafe recipe. I've added one dash of celery bitters as a variation.

The Sawyer is probably my favorite cocktail featuring Angostura bitters, but it also has some healthy dashes of both Peychaud's and orange bitters, as well.

Absolute classic. I enjoy it with a dried bay leaf vs. a lime wedge.

A bit sweet for my palate; think I overdid the maple syrup - it doesn't need more than a bar spoon.

Really easy drinking. I did not find it boozy at all, quite pleasant.

A wonderful reason to buy Strega!

For a simple three-ingredient, equal-parts cocktail the Negroni can't be beat. But this is a nice second that packs a punch.

Nicely balanced cocktail. I would fine strain to increase clarity.

I was out of London Dry gin (a rarity) and used Hayman's Old Tom instead. Same proportions and technique. Made a lovely cocktail.

5+ stars - really exceptional flavors with this perfect mix.

Wow! What a refreshing cocktail - layered, complex, yet utterly harmonious. About the only way I would imbibe that wet of a martini. Substituted Regan's orange bitters & Dolin for the vermouth, as they were all I had on hand.

Was out of orange curaçao so substituted triple sec. Sweetened the flavor profile a bit, resulted in a very enjoyable cocktail. Smoky, sweet with a hint of sour at the end.

Wow. A tasty digestif with outstanding depth.

I had no vanilla-flavored vodka, so added a few drops of Bob's Vanilla Bitters, also substituting clear for dark creme de cacao. I finally got a cream float to work! Very tasty dessert-style cocktail. Well done recipe!

Fantastic cocktail! I threw a few mint leaves into the shaker and fine strained.

I made this cocktail & it was not one of my favorites - until I finished it. But having done so, I don't necessarily trust my judgment - nor myself behind the wheel of a large automobile. I think the right proportions & dilution are key to this cocktail. Will try the sugared rim at some point, as it is very dry & the Luxardo was quite forward, especially on the nose.

Subtle & beautiful cocktail.

What a great cocktail! Really enjoyed this one. Made it a second time w/ Dolin (dry) vermouth and enjoyed it even more. 4:2:1 ratio perfect and the absinthe does not overpower.

I love the simplicity of this timeless cocktail. I also love substituting a dried bay leaf for the lime. Try it and I bet you love it, too.

This is a deceptively smooth, slightly sweet (to my palate) cocktail. I liked its balance very much, and did add a dish of Peychaud bitters to the mix. Tasty!

Lovely drink. I backed both the Southern Comfort and vermouth down to ¾ oz each.

This was not a very good cocktail in the proportions and serve suggested. Campari was too far forward and overwhelmed the rum. None of the depth or complexity you get with a classic gin-based Negroni or its bourbon-based cousin, Boulevardier. Would an aged rum would help? Will experiment... cheers!

This is a delightful drink with many levels. I was out of absinthe, so substituted a dash of wormwood bitters and 2 dashes of Peychauds bitters. Gave the drink a slightly reddish hue.