Lynette Clayton

This is a really balanced drink. I describe it as none of the ingredients are in charge but all do their job in adding the subtle notes as intended. Together they make a new flavor.

Switched the cinnamon syrup with Goldschlagger and the pomegranate juice with Pama liquor. Same quantities. Quite refreshing. Color is a lovely pink blush.

This was good and added a nice subtlety to the cousin Negroni. The cognac vs the gin drew more of the fruit out of each of the sweet vermouth and the Campari. I do like it, but not sure I would run to this when after this flavour profile.

This was a interestingly balanced drink. The absinth and the Peat of the scotch have a very odd but good balance. Wasn't sure what I was getting into when I decided to try it, but glad I did.

I would not have tried this if I hadn't read the comments. The smokey mezcal doesn't go in my head, but its really nice actually. I increased the lime because the mezcal I have is a little extra smokey so I thought up'ing the lime would provide a better balance. It was closer to even parts lemon/lime.

Found this interesting note of Robb Report about some variations:
This is so simple that the whiskey is entirely up to personal taste. Use whatever rye you like and it’ll be great. For that matter, you can use bourbon (called a Kentucky Colonel), aged tequila (called a Monte Carlos), cognac, calvados, aged rum, you name it. This is one of the liqueurs great charms—as long as the spirit is aged, don’t worry, the Bénédictine will make it work.

I don't know the other spirits Simon, but it would be fun to come up with some! Monte Caribbean!, or Monte Cnut (Normandy...vikings...Cnut...:-))

Agree on the sweetness, increased the rum. Flavors are really nice.

Found this interesting note of Robb Report about some variations:
This is so simple that the whiskey is entirely up to personal taste. Use whatever rye you like and it’ll be great. For that matter, you can use bourbon (called a Kentucky Colonel), aged tequila (called a Monte Carlos), cognac, calvados, aged rum, you name it. This is one of the liqueurs great charms—as long as the spirit is aged, don’t worry, the Bénédictine will make it work.

Increased the rum by a smidge and added some orange bitters. Yum

The Drambuie is only nuanced. I could go for a bit more. At least now.

I think mixing vs floating might be better, I could probably improve my floating skills. The cream didn't look as good

Wow, it brings out the apricot so much. The apricot brandy on it's own has a bit of a kick. The combo of the Cynar and the apricot brandy is great. I used a Hungarian Agardi Palinka Apricot brandy