Does anyone happen to know if Monin Coconut Syrup is a good substitute for Coco Lopez?

It’s also International Worker’s Day! I’ll be making something red with Havana Club…

I made this with Kahlúa and slightly bitter supermarket orange juice and it worked well. Now I've tried again with freshly squeezed orange and Galliano liqueur and it doesn't! Too nutty, too sweet, too acidic. Not sure what I'm doing wrong – maybe the wrong kind of oranges?

As with pesto alla genovese you have to really mash the hell out of fresh, springy basil to get the oil out of the plant and onto your tongue. I also put the gin and lemon juice in and a quick stir before adding the ice. Tasted amazing.