Matt Excell

What banana liqueur is everyone using? I tried this with Tempus Fugit and couldn't discern the banana at all (which shocked me because it has a strong banana smell on its own). I know lots of people like the Giffard premium - is that preferable here?

Too sweet, in my opinion. Thinking of splitting the Violette 50% and replacing with Dry Vermouth or Bitter Bianco. Anyone tried?

Seems pretty similar to a Campden, albeit differently proportioned

Seems a bit sweet for an aperitif to my palate and that's even with using all Kina l'Aero, instead of splitting with Lillet. Not bad, though. I just think modern palates would want to skew this more gin heavy.