Ian Cummins

I challenge you to make this with any fortified wine, similarly to how you can change the amaro used. It may come out sweeter, the walnut bitters others have mentioned would balance it out nicely.

Had a shot both with ice (as per the instructions) and neat, using Vecchio Amaro del Campo and Banhez mezcal, and it was amazing. Strangely enough, I think I may prefer it neat.

Wow, you're right on the money. On top of that, it drinks so nicely neat.

A generous helping of cocoa bitters can bring this to a wonderful grasshoppery state