Mary Bellamy

Pretty good. I used Mr Black and subbed in maple syrup for the simple. It's a strong, rich cocktail.

Sweeter than I would normally like, though it's an almond-y sweetness, which is a little more unusual. Other than the orgeat, it's a good way to use up basic bar supplies. I'd probably make this for friends who want to start exploring cocktails but aren't ready to get wild with bitters and liqueurs yet.

I'm a big fan of montenegro amaro and ginger, but something was off in this one. Very spirit forward and had almost a cough medicine flavor. It did mellow out quite a bit as it chilled, but I think it was still a miss for me.