the problem is every one uses dry vermouth when they should use Dolin blanc, also DO NOT shake this cocktail it is much better stirred. you need black forest style kirsch and i like Empress Elderflower Rose Gin but i also have a weird syrup i use called Rooh Afza is a rose syrup. try it with those ingrediencies and you will be happy it will taste like a watermelon jolly rancher.