Punt e Mes (literally “point and a half” in Italian) is a type of vermouth made in Milan, Italy, and first produced in the 1870s. It is red in color, and is made from a mixture of red wine, unfermented grape must, and various botanicals including herbs, roots, and barks. The most notable ingredient is the bittering agent quinine, which gives Punt e Mes its distinctive flavor.

Punt e Mes is a popular ingredient in cocktails, and is often used …