I agree with the suggestion to use maple syrup. I reduced it to 1/4 oz, with Old Grand-dad 114 proof bourbon, 1/2 oz Cynar, & 1/4 oz Campari. Angustura cocoa bitters and orange zest since chocolate & orange are a match made in heaven.
Now my wife is going to want one of these every night!
Now my wife is going to want one of these every night!