The story dates back to an 1870 stockbroker, caught up in a debate with a few colleagues at Bottega Carpano, ordered a Sweet vermouth laced with half a dose of bitter Quina Liqueur
Punt E Mes Vermouth 75cl NRB
An excellent red Italian aperitif from Carpano, Punt e Mes contains quinine (also found in tonic water), which contributes the bitter part of its bittersweet flavour.
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The story dates back to an 1870 stockbroker, caught up in a debate with a few colleagues at Bottega Carpano, ordered a Sweet vermouth laced with half a dose of bitter Quina Liqueur