Too Much Too Little Too Late

I wanted to try this because the gran classico and apricot liqueur pairing sounded like such a good idea. This is an awesome negroni variant. Gran classico is one of my favorite spirits, and I think it really shines with the cocchi instead of sweet vermouth. The apricot is present, but not overwhelming as I usually find it. Definitely recommended for negroni fans.

For fans of the Negroni and its many variants, this is the drink to drink! It's slightly sweet with the Cocchi Americano blending together with the Apricot liqueur. And there's just a tad of bitterness from the Gran Classico. As for the gin, I used Tanqueray Bloomsbury, a floral London Dry Gin that I, personally, like just a little more than Tanqueray Ten. And instead of Angostura Orange bitters, I used (on a whim) a dash of Blood Orange bitters by Bittermens. I don't think anything I did could make this drink taste any better-- it's a great drink on its own. If you don't believe me, try it! Especially all you Negroni lovers.

This is excellent. I used 2 dashes of Angostura Orange Bitters as in "Drink & Tell." I was concerned that the Cocchi & Gran Classico together would result in something too syrupy while pushing in the same direction with respect to grapefruit bitter character, but the apricot provides a floral aroma and flavor that bridges the bitters and sweetness, expanding it in another dimension. I used Tanqueray 10 as the gin (also tried with standard Tanqueray, but the T10 was better.)