Acanthus

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (2 ratings)

Photographed in an Urban Bar Fluet Double Old Fashioned 1910 44cl

Ingredients:
1 oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1 oz Bittersweet orange-red aperitivo
1 oz Punt E Mes vermouth amaro
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 6/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Review:

A delicious aperitif that's best described as a mellow Negroni.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2025 by Jason E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails, the name refers to the paired acanthus leaves adorning labels of Punt e Mes.

Nutrition:

One serving of Acanthus contains 177 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 17.9% alc./vol. (17.9° proof)
  • 16.1 grams of pure alcohol

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