Cassandra Adams

Delicious and complex, although interested to try some different ratios, as we felt that this one had a slightly inelegant finish (perhaps the original inspiration for the name?)

Surprised at the relatively low average DD rating here (3 when writing). We found this a delicious French 75-style cocktail: the very slight hint of sweetness from the Triple Sec complements the Calvados' apple wonderfully.

Decreased to St Gemain to 22.5 and upped the Campari to 15ml. Fantastic!

This worked very well for us (also added 1 dash orange bitters as per other comments). Thanks!

"Purgatorio" is perfect. I'm on the case.

Perhaps a link to the variation in the main text of the cocktail would be useful?

I always preferred a Mezcal margarita but this is the perfect recipe. I use slightly more than 1/4 ounce of Ancho Reyes.

Thanks Harris. We upped the Ancho Reyes to 10 ml and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Tried this twice, once as written and once with a 50/50 tequila/mezcal split (Madre Tequila Blanco and Madre Mezcal). Both were delicious, but we preferred the mezcal split with its earthier depths and more subdued sweetness.

SHAKE with 5 mint leaves and garnish with a sixth mint leaf.

Ah, so I was being dim rather than literal. Thanks!

Had to substitute the green Chartreuse with Italicus, and it works a treat.

We really enjoyed this, maybe even more than the original... Thank you!

I was expecting this to be too sweet for my taste, but the gin and lime really balance the liqueurs, and nothing is lost. A real delight!

Link to Rich Witch and Famous (and also Naked and Famous) might be useful here?

Just checking: 5 mint leaves, but garnish with "mint leaf". Taken literally this suggests shaking with the four remaining leaves, but perhaps I am being too literal?

Very enjoyable. We thought that an interesting experiment would be a touch of Ancho Reyes -- seems like the Sidecar family could have a spicy cousin (maybe it already does...?)

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.

This should be named and posted separately, surely!

There is nothing indicative of the mysterious ingredient. Please edit or comment with what it is, because I’d love to make your cocktail!

"How to make" says "Red wine and apple syrup" although, admittedly, ratios are not given.

A delicious way to enjoy Scotch for sure. Surprised that the guide rating is only 3.5.