Amaro and sweet vermouth are relatively low in alcohol, making for a quaffable, refreshing drink (go ahead, have two).
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 1 drink
Ingredients
8 mint leaves, plus sprig for serving
1/2 ounces simple syrup
1 ounce Averna Amaro Siciliano
1 ounce Italian sweet vermouth (such as Carpano Antica Formula)
3/4 ounces fresh lemon juice
Lemon wedge (for serving)
Preparation
Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add amaro, vermouth, and lemon juice; fill shaker with ice. Shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with mint sprig and lemon wedge.
