Benefits from a splash of laphroaig and rabarbaro

Cocchi is a good improvement to martini rosso, both generally and for this particular drink

Home made lavender bitter are muvh better
Units in grams
454 100 proof vodka (solvent 1)
130 water (solvent 2)
15 lemon zest (bright citrus balance soapiness)
5 dried lavender (main flavor)
2 fresh sliced ginger (supporting richness)
1.5 gentian root (earthy bitterness)
2 vanilla paste (smooth balance soapiness)
1 horehound (herbal grassy bitterness)
2 individual cloves (hint of spice)