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From what I’m able to ascertain on a search, Amaro Averna is the ‘closest’ substitute for Lucano with the caveat that it does add more of a cola note. Others mentioned were Nonino and Montenegro but Averna was stated as the closest.
Awesome. Thank you!!
I made this with Wild Turkey 101 and everything else has directed with an express of lemon at the end. Delicious.
This cocktail is outstanding as is. Definitely have to try it. No substitutions needed.
An absolutely delicious cocktail, homemade grenadine makes all the difference and I strongly recommend you make your own.
Thanks, Matthew. I'm glad you liked it. I often do make my own, but thought I'd put the Monin in for simplicity's sake.
Ion ammonium citrate give's Ferro China a unique flavour profile. There is no substitute.
Makes sense. I ended up using Alchemist Amer (my local Amer Picon alternative). It was quite nice.
Any substitutions ideas for the Ferro China?
Bob's are very concentrated, so only drops are required per cocktail. A bottle could last you a lifetime.
Ok, Ok, Good to know. Thanks, Simon. I'll just have to suck it up. 😉
Why are there no reasonable vanilla bitters in the world? I just can't bring myself to spend 50 bucks for Bob's!! Suggested substitutes?
Gin, Rosso/sweet vermouth, Red bitter liqueur, China-China liqueur, Apricot liqueur
Chilli liqueur, Sugar syrup (2:1), Cardamom bitters
Rye whiskey 45% abv, Rosso/sweet vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, Aromatic bitters
Rum 10+ year old , Light gold rum 1-3yo, Lime juice, Grenadine syrup
Maraschino liqueur, Lemon juice
Lemon juice, Sugar syrup (2:1), Egg white
