Curious No. 1 draws on the bitter, citrus-forward architecture of a Negroni. Pomegranate and orange juice form the base, with lemon peel, bitter orange, and gentian root providing the structural bitterness you'd expect from the category. Ginger adds a warm, spiced note underneath, and the elderflower lifts the whole thing without tipping it into sweetness. The colour is a deep ruby red and the carbonation is light. On the palate it's firmly bitter, with the pomegranate adding a tart fruitiness that keeps the gentian from dominating. The finish is dry and slightly warming from the ginger. It's a credible option if you want something with genuine bitterness rather than a fruit cordial dressed up as a cocktail. Serve over ice with an orange twist.