This is yummy! It's apples and baking spices up front and then it finishes herbal and bitter from the Cynar. I agree -- it's better to sip it than shoot it.

Gluten? What ingredient listed has gluten in it?

I'd love to be able to make this to the original spec but Creme Yvette seems to no longer be available. Is it still being made? I used violet liqueur and I really thought something was missing. Maybe muddle some strawberries and blackberries in or something?

I made mine with El Tesoro Reposado, Lustau Peninsula Palo Cortado, Cruzan Black Strap, and Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao. I thought the sherry was too strong at the first sip but gave it a few minutes and I started to taste other things. After that, I was getting a much better balance of flavors when drinking the rest of the cocktail. I guess I just needed to acclimate but it's a very delicious drink! It has lots of complexity to it and I'd be happy to make it again in the future.