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- Lemon Basil Vodka Martini — Vodka, Lemon juice, Simple syrup, Basil, Lemon
- Susina Sour — Plum eau-de-vie, Orange liqueur, Gin, Lemon juice, Honey syrup, Cherry, Rosemary
- Melba Cocktail — Light rum, Swedish Punsch, Absinthe, Lime juice, Grenadine
- Existential Hero — Blanco tequila, Light rum, Orange liqueur, Becherovka, Amaretto, Lime juice
- Daiquiri with Benefits (DWB) — Martinique Rum, Batavia Arrack, Lime juice, Cane syrup
I tried this first with your request for addressing the sweetness. I nibbled at this in two ways: I tried Coruba Jamaican rum since Smith & Cross is so sweet (I love it, but it is very sweet). I swapped the Carpano Antica out for Punt e Mes to provide more bitter character (even though the Punt e Mes might contain more actual sugar.) I targeted the same alcohol content and bourbon mashbill using the 80 proof Coruba and Wild Turkey 101 bourbon. The result was very good, semi-sweet, but with alcohol heat (79 proof before ice dilution), bitter balance, and abundant herbal and flavor notes. It didn't last long in the glass...