- 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)
- 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.