Marie-Therese Straus

We really enjoyed this fresh, dry aperitif. We used Kina L’Aéro D’Or and Lillet as well as Botanist gin and Lustau Jarana Fino Sherry. The flavours were slightly orangey, salty, and very refreshing and the whole cocktail was beautifully balanced. This will go into our regular rotation.

Rich and delicious; definitely more accessible than a classic Boulevardier. We used the Bittermen's Xocolatl Mole bitters and cut back the Campari slightly, supplementing it with Cynar as suggested by another commenter (excellent suggestion!). Really nice variation on a classic drink and something we'll make again.

Lovely, refreshing, and well-balanced riff on the Side Car. We used Kina L'Aer and this imparted the perfect amount of sweetness and viscosity as well as a pleasing, deep gold colour. Dangerously easy to drink!

This is an outstanding cocktail. It's simple but every part works together beautifully to create something much greater. It's refreshing and balanced and just seems to convey the quintessence of apple flavour. I used Laird's Bottled in Bond and Gowan's Sierra Beauty Cider and followed the recipe to the letter. A virtually perfect drink.