Brilliant drink. Shapiro made this with Salers, as did I, and I don't think Suze or Aveze would work as well given their significantly more prominent citrus notes. I really wish this site would specify Salers when it is called for by the creator of a drink instead of the generic "Gentian Liqueurs" label.
A very nice drink to make with my recently acquired bottle of Lucano. This might also work well with Braulio. Everything is very harmonious! My only quibble is that the coconut water thins out the drink and my tastes run toward the boozier end of things.
I wonder if I could get away with cutting it to 2/3 oz? Maybe boiling down the coconut water?
1. Aged Grappa
2. Cognac
3. Brandy
4. Young grappa
I'd simply get a different drink if the vodka version is the only option.