A perfectly measured Negroni, was an unpleasant introduction, to what has become an occasional favorite. Compari has enough strength to ruin a good cocktail. To some tastes, it's overwhelming. Using that metric, I reduce Compari to 7/8 oz., followed with 1 1/4 oz. of Tanqueray, and 1 oz. of Carpano Antica. This combination, delivers a complex flavor profile, that delights my sense of taste. A good Negroni, seems dependent on individual balance of the three contributors. Hitting the right balance amount s to a Home Run.

A favorite of mine; but my Lady finds it a bit too alcohol forward. I've substituted the different Elderflower Liqueurs, and tend to favor the St. Germaine. It's excellent; but the others produce a tasty cocktail, that's rewardingly pleasant. As an aside, I ran out of limes, and mixed one with .5 oz. of fresh squeezed lemon. Delightful. The cocktail seems to support a variety of tinkering, before becoming distasteful.

Followed the formula for concocting a Gilroy, and found it disappointing. I enjoy Cherry Flavoring, and was surprised by it's total absence. The flavor presented was unpleasantly mysterious, and not at all inviting enough for another try.