Rollin Kuhn

Used a locally produced dark-ish rum with a pretty strong character, and no cinnamon or rim of any kind, which it definitely did not need, IMO. The rum I used was strong enough to balance the additional sweet from the sugar syrup pretty well. Overall I liked this one, and I'm glad to finally find something to use amaretto in that isn't overpowered by its flavor. The rum/amaretto combo works really well.

She's a boozy one! It's good as written but not mind-blowing. What I really like about it is it's very gin-forward, so the gin you choose will very much affect the character of it. The overall balance of sweet, aromatic, and sour is good. It supports the gin's character.

Really interesting layers to this one. I've had negronis but not often enough to have a clear sense of what one tastes like to compare to this. I used Roku gin, as that's usually what I have on hand. This cocktail has a good burn that lingers for quite a while afterward and a nice bitter character that's multi-faceted and not overpowering.

I typically avoid margaritas because in the States they're a) the about the most common cocktail you can find, and b) oversaturation leads to people getting "creative" with them to try to stand out.

This recipe is excellent: as basic as it gets and exceptional because of it. Well-balanced in sweetness, tartness, and the essence of tequila coming through -- a very refreshing cocktail. And simple to make at home because it doesn't require crushed ice. This will be a regular for me.