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I routinely substitute fruit syrups for fruit liqueurs in cocktails. Mainly a cost consideration and I wouldn't think it was worthy of a cute variation on the name. As with any substitution, some tweaking may be needed.
ETA: "Those of you that insist on making this drink wrong with vodka should think up your own bloody name for it." 
I routinely substitute fruit syrups for fruit liqueurs in cocktails. Mainly a cost consideration and I wouldn't think it was worthy of a cute variation on the name. As with any substitution, some tweaking may be needed.
