A disappointment...lacked taste,sting and crispness.
Made two versions, one with Absolut Citron and one with The brand new Repuplique Gran Aneo Rum. Both coctails were topped with 80 ml Schweppes Soda. Must say the Rum version was the best of the tame versions

I skipped the sugar sirup and was more generous with the Absente Liqeur (55%alc) A bar - spoon full made this cocktail a nice experience.

This cocktail I made with Scandinavian ingridienses. From Sweden:" All about Gin". From Denmark "Ellenor elderflower liqueur "From Finland " Bitter Rosita" I skipped the Norwegian aquavit .
All together it worked gooood.

After the first sip my wife said; Ketchup...Heinz Ketchup.
The herbal notes from the Strega and vermout dominated.
I found this cocktail complex with a long aftertaste.
If I will wait for summer before I consider to serve this cocktail again.