Name: Acanthus
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 30 ml Gin; 30 ml Orange-red aperitivo; 30 ml Vermouth amaro

Acanthus
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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

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How to make:

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

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Vermouth amaro - robust & full (e.g. Punt E Mes) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

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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.

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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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15 hours ago

Made using Larios London Dry Gin, other ingredients as specified. Absolutely loved it, a perfect balance between sweet and bitter. I've struggled with a standard Negroni, wanting to like it but the Campari not liking me. This, however is delicious!