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Understand that madeira is less commonly stocked than vermouth, but the madeira is absolutely necessary for this drink / vermouth makes it a totally different (but still delicious) drink
I would reiterate the comment that I’d probably cut the simple in half - a bit sweet. Maybe even toss a dash of absinthe in the drink too above and beyond the rinse?